ПОДГОТВЕНОСТ НА МЕДИЦИНСКИЯ ПЕРСОНАЛ В ЛЕЧЕБНИТЕ ЗАВЕДЕНИЯ ЗА БОЛНИЧНА ПОМОЩ ЗА РЕАКЦИЯ ПРИ ТЕРОРЕСТИЧНИ АТАКИ И СИТУАЦИИ С МНОЖЕСТВО ПОСТРАДАЛИ. (Bulgarian)

ENHANCING PREPAREDNESS OF MEDICAL STAFF IN CARE FACILITIES FOR TERRORIST ATTACKS AND MASS CASUALTY INCIDENTS. (English)

In today's world, terrorist attacks pose a constant threat, whether through bombings like those in Sarafovo 2012, Ankara 2015, Madrid 2005, mass shootings as seen in Moscow 2024 and the USA, or vehiclerelated incidents like Barcelona and Cambrils 2016. Terrorists aim to inflict maximum harm, making prompt and effective response from medical teams crucial in stabilizing and reducing disability among casualties. Beyond medical expertise, strong organization and cohesion among emergency teams are imperative to prevent chaos when handling multiple casualties. This article delves into the preparedness and awareness of medical professionals in the Burgas region for managing mass disasters, accidents, and terrorist acts. A survey of 157 doctors and nurses across three medical institutions revealed that 70.70% work in surgical departments and 29.29% in therapeutic departments. Alarmingly, 66.24% of respondents lacked awareness of specific action plans for their professional duties and their roles in a mass casualty situation, leading to potential organizational crises and delays in life-saving interventions. However, there's a positive outlook as 78.98% of medics expressed willingness to take initiative and 85.98% were ready to provide medical care regardless of their working hours. Analysis of these findings underscores the need for comprehensive action plans at all administrative levels, including ward managers, head nurses, doctors, nurses, and orderlies. Additional training and documentation of duties and competencies will ensure efficient organization during emergencies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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