Mass Gathering Medicine: A Guide to the Medical Management of Large Events

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William J. Brady (University of Virginia) Mark R. Sochor (University of Virginia)

Mass Gathering Medicine

A Guide to the Medical Management of Large Events

William J. Brady (University of Virginia), Mark R. Sochor (University of Virginia), Paul E. Pepe (Metropolitan EMS Medical Directors Global Alliance, Florida) , John C. Maino II (Michigan International Speedway, Brooklyn)

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Cambridge University Press
30 April 2024

Risk assessment; Ambulance & rescue services; Epidemiology & medical statistics; Accident & emergency medicine; First aid & paramedical services

Mass medical deployments to large events, such as music festivals or sporting events, are increasing in number, size, and complexity. This textbook provides guidance and direction for rational, effective, and practical medical management of mass gathering events for medical leaders. This is the first authoritative text on mass event medicine, filling a much-needed gap in a large and important area of the specialty. An international group of contributors introduce the specialty and cover topics such as general deployment, staffing, equipment, and resources, moving on to more complex issues such as the business aspect of mass gathering medicine and the legal implications. There are also practical chapters on specific types of events and adverse events such as terrorism, severe weather, and civil disobedience. An invaluable text for all healthcare professionals planning for and attending mass events, particularly EMS professionals, large event planners and administrators, and law enforcement and security personnel.

Edited by: William J. Brady (University of Virginia), Mark R. Sochor (University of Virginia), Paul E. Pepe (Metropolitan EMS Medical Directors Global Alliance, Florida), John C. Maino II (Michigan International Speedway, Brooklyn), K. Sophia Dyer (Boston University Chobanian and Avedisian School of Medicine, Massachusetts)
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
ISBN: 9781009101950
ISBN 10: 1009101951
Pages: 436
Publication Date: 30 April 2024
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

William J. Brady is a practicing emergency physician at the University of Virginia. He is a tenured professor of Emergency Medicine, Medicine (Cardiovascular), and Nursing. Dr Brady also serves as the Operational Medical Director of Special Event Medical Management, a state-recognized mass gathering medicine EMS agency. In addition, Dr Brady is the medical director of Emergency Management, chair of the Resuscitation Committee, medical director o fthe rapid response team (Medical Emergency Team), and medical director of the Public Access Defibrillation program at the University of Virginia Health System; he is also the operational medical director of Albemarle County Fire Rescue. Mark R. Sochor is an Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine and Associate Professor in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences and is also Medical Director at the Center for Applied Biomechanics at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia. He is a clinically active emergency medicine physician and is the founder and inaugural chair of the American College of Emergency Physicians Section for Event Medicine. Paul E. Pepe is Adjunct Professor in the Department of Management, Policy and Community Health in the School of Public Health at the University of Texas Health Sciences, Houston, Texas, and also Medical Director for Dallas County Emergency Medical Services in Dallas, Texas, and Division Lead for Health Security and Event Medicine at Sequel Tour Solutions, Bingham Farms, Michigan. John C. Maino II is Medical Director of Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Michigan, Chief Medical Examiner at Jackson County Michigan and is a semi-retired Locum Tenens Emergency Physician in Jackson, Michigan. He is Proprietor of JusKuz Medical Adventures, PLLC. K. Sophia Dyer is an Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine at the Boston University School of Medicine and is an active Emergency Medicine physician at Boston Medical Center with a specialty in toxicology. She serves as Medical Director of Boston Emergency Medical Services.