Mass Gathering Medicine
A Guide to the Medical Management of Large Events

The first authoritative text on mass event medicine, guiding readers on medical care and related management for large gatherings.

William J. Brady (Edited by), Mark R. Sochor (Edited by), Paul E. Pepe (Edited by), John C. Maino II (Edited by), K. Sophia Dyer (Edited by)

9781009101950, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 18 April 2024

436 pages
24.5 x 18.8 x 2.5 cm, 0.845 kg

'… engagement of the physician earlier in the planning phase of [crowd] events could improve the efficiency and efficacy of the provision of care that might be needed. This book offers guidance for organizing and providing better care, and effectively advising event organizers and others in leadership during the planning phase of the mass gathering.' Mark K. Huntington, Family Medicine

Mass medical deployments to large events, such as music festivals or sporting events, are increasing in number, size, and complexity. This textbook provides guidance and direction for rational, effective, and practical medical management of mass gathering events for medical leaders. This is the first authoritative text on mass event medicine, filling a much-needed gap in a large and important area of the specialty. An international group of contributors introduce the specialty and cover topics such as general deployment, staffing, equipment, and resources, moving on to more complex issues such as the business aspect of mass gathering medicine and the legal implications. There are also practical chapters on specific types of events and adverse events such as terrorism, severe weather, and civil disobedience. An invaluable text for all healthcare professionals planning for and attending mass events, particularly EMS professionals, large event planners and administrators, and law enforcement and security personnel.

1. An introduction to mass gathering medicine Steve Garbin, William Brady and Daniel Griffith
2. Patient care at mass gathering events: basic, advanced, and critical care Erica Simon, Jonathan D. Trager and Bryan Wilson
3. Prediction of medical need and event risk assessment at mass gathering events Thomas Hartka and Matthew A. Hewitt
4. Medical logistics and operational planning for patient care Scott A. Goldberg, L. Scott Nichols, Michael S. Molloy and Gerald W. Meltzer II
5. Medical and Medical Support Staffing at Mass Gathering Events Lucian A. Mirra
6. Mass gathering medicine: equipment and planning considerations Robert Alexander, Tatum Lemly, Melanie Welcher and Kostas Alibertis
7. Incident command system at mass gathering events Lucian A. Mirra
8. Security and other non-medical logistical support issues Mark Shank, Colleen Shank, Emily Wheeler, Amy Lowther and Courtney Kirkland
9. Understanding local, state and federal public safety, health care, and support agencies William Fales and Will Selde
10. Common themes and general considerations across mass gathering event types Erica Simon, Jonathan D. Trager and Bryan Wilson
11. Mass gathering events: youth, high school, collegiate, olympic, and professional sporting events Korin Hudson, Matthew Sedgley and Aaron J. Monseau
12. Mass gathering events: music concerts and festivals Michael W. Bogosian, Gerald W. Meltzer II and Paul E. Pepe
13. Mass gathering events: motor sport events Paul A. Kozak, Jeff Grange and John Aguilar
14. VIP and executive medicine considerations at mass gathering events Asa M. Margolis, Glenn H. Asaeda and C. Crawford Mechem
15. Mass gathering events: community events Ana Romero-Vasquez and K. Sophia Dyer
16. Mass gathering events: endurance athletic events Kristin Whitney and Pierre d'Hemecourt
17. Mass gathering events: extended duration events Sarah Kleinschmidt and Rebecca G. Breslow
18. At-Risk populations within mass gathering events Megan C. Marino, Andrew L. Garrett, Aileen M. Marty and Piaul E. Pepe
19. Crowd-related considerations: management, safety and dynamics Katie Klatt, Richard Serino, Edward Davis and Jennifer O. Grimes
20. Civil unrest and terrorism at mass gathering events Pierre A. Carli, Debra G. Perina and Paul E. Pepe
21. Impact of weather and climate change on mass gathering events John W. Martel and J.Matthew Sholl
22. Occurrence of the MCI at a mass gathering event Gregory A. Peters and Eric Goralnick
23. Touring medicine Paul E. Pepe, Gerald W. Meltzer II, L. Scott Nichols, Stephen E. Berry and Peter H. Hackett
24. Infectious disease and mass gathering medicine Vivek Kak and Mehekmeet Bhatia
25. Toxicology and mass gathering medicine Abigail Kerns, Brian Nao and John C. Maino II
26. Medicolegal considerations in mass gathering Bruce Gehle
27. Business considerations in mass gathering Andrew Matthews, L. Scott Nichols and Kevin M. Ryan.

Subject Areas: Accident & emergency medicine [MMK]