NCJ Number
35677
Journal
Journal of the American Medical Association Volume: 222 Issue: 4 Dated: (OCTOBER 23, 1972) Pages: 471-472
Date Published
1972
Length
2 pages
Annotation
A PLAN FOR PROVIDING MEDICAL SERVICES DURING DEMONSTRATIONS AND LARGE PUBLIC EVENTS, BASED ON THE POLICIES OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, IS DESCRIBED.
Abstract
THE IMPORTANCE OF ADEQUATE ADVANCE PLANNING, INCLUDING CONSULTATION WITH THE EVENT'S ORGANIZERS, IS STRESSED. MEDICAL FACILITIES SHOULD INCLUDE FIELD STATIONS, TRANSPORTATION UNITS, AND HOSPITAL FACILITIES. IT IS SAID THAT SPECIAL CONSIDERATION SHOULD BE GIVEN TO THE PROBLEM OF CARING FOR DRUG OVERDOSES AND TEAR GAS EFFECTS.