The disposition classification system allows conceptual classification of patients for suitable disposition, including those deemed safe for early discharge home during surges in demand. Clinical criteria allowing real-time categorisation of patients are awaited.
Most injuries/illnesses encountered at the Baltimore Marathon in 2002-2005 were minor, although some were serious enough to require transport to a hospital. The year with the highest average race-day temperature had the highest observed injury rates and the highest number of hospital transports. These results help to improve understanding of the types, severity, and distribution of injuries commonly sustained by marathon participants and may guide decisions regarding the appropriate distribution of emergency medical resources at such events.
Most illnesses and injuries were due to the motion of the ship, and a large proportion of the passengers aboard the cruise ship in Antarctica were elderly. Injury among older passengers is of special concern.
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