The Use of Simulation in Disaster Medicine Preparedness

The need for mass casualty preparedness has become increasing recognized by the medical community and by regulatory organizations. Due to the cost and scheduling constraints of full-scale live drills, many institutions have chosen to do minimal or no planning for a disaster. While live drills provide the most realistic simulation of a mass casualty event, there are other more economical modalities such as computer or tabletop exercises. Rapid advances in the field of computer science and the gaming industry make the ability to prepare for mass casualties available to institutions that were previously unable to participate.

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