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Israeli EMTs Help International Medics Improve Response to Mass Casualty Attacks

Israel’s emergency medical service this week hosted doctors, nurses, paramedics and EMTs from around the globe at a conference focusing on mass medical emergencies.

“This is not the first time we have held this type of conference and we continue to recognize the importance of spreading our knowledge in responding to emergencies. In light of the rise in mass casualty incidents throughout the world, it is crucial that Israel shares its experience with other EMS organizations. Being knowledgeable on how to properly respond in multi casualty incidents can mark the difference between life and death,” said Eli Bin, director general of Magen David Adom.

Participants from the U.S., Italy, the UK, India, and Canada attended seminars by some of Israel’s most experienced emergency medicine professionals. Participants also toured MDA stations and played an active role in a multi-casualty incident exercise simulating a bus explosion, implementing knowledge they had acquired throughout the week.

MDA said it regularly exchanges knowledge and skills with similar organizations around the world.

“MDA sees great importance in spreading the knowledge it possesses in handling mass casualty incidents. Looking back on the past week, I can confidently say that our participants see great value in the abilities they’ve developed, and I am positive that these will greatly assist them in their day-to-day work,” said Dr. Eli Yaffe, the organization’s chief community officer

Israel has a worldwide reputation as being a leader in emergency medicine. Last month, the United Nations gave the unprecedented top grade to the IDF’s field hospital, which has been deployed around the world in numerous natural catastrophes.

(via Israel21c)

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