Optimal emergency personnel allocation after a natural disaster. - Davis JS, Allan BJ, Pearlman AM, Carvajal DP, Schulman CI.

0.02). CONCLUSIONS: This study suggests that 911 calls regarding respiratory complaints, convulsions, seizures, and hazardous situations can be expected to significantly increase after a hurricane. Educational initiatives, EMS resource allocation, and modified triage systems designed to target these areas may limit EMS system-wide strain and improve health outcomes following natural disasters.

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