Dr. Mattox at the Detroit Trauma Symposium

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Our revered "k" gave an excellent presentation on Disaster Management at the 54th Detroit Trauma Symposium yesterday. What was most impressive to me (besides k's oratory skills) was the gasps from the younger (probably resident) attendees when the Dr. pointed out that a terrorist attack using "dirty" bombs was probable in the near future. Do we not understand that we are not living in the '60s any longer? Are these (mostly surgical) residents so busy with their training that they don't get the news? 

The EM residents in my program receive lectures in biochemical terrorism and blast injuries, as well as training in Hazmat and Mass Casualty management - this is the best I can do in preparing them for their future. Like Ken said yesterday, disaster readiness/management is a local issue that is best managed by local yokles.

Ken, the only beef I have is that you left (conspicuously) EM physicians off of your list of docs who are less than helpful in a disaster. I think this was a good thing?

DB

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