Boston Marathon Bombing Discussion

[emt2359]

I just wanted to start a thread so we all have a place to talk about this....

[chbare]

My thoughts are with all involved. I have nothing else to say as its such a new and unknown situation.

[paramedicmike]

Wait until the facts are known. Until then speculation is nothing more that an exercise in futility.

[island emt]

Some of you may know Elvis medic from another website. He was there on duty working. He's been heard from & is OK.

Prayers go out to all those involved and will wait for further news before saying anything else.

[scubanurse]

Fortunately those I love who were at the race today are home safe and I have heard from them. Prayers to those who are struggling right now.

[Secouriste]

The french emergency medical services send their thoughts and prayers for all people involved, shocked, hurt, killed and all those who fought to save lives and relieve the wounded.

Edited April 16, 2013 by Secouriste

[Asysin2leads]

Seeing the pictures made me really cringe. I wish I could have been there to help. From an EMS response standpoint, here are my thoughts:

- The prevalence of lower limb injuries is interesting. This could just be by placement, but it may have been by design as well.

- I'd really like to see the PTT/INR stats on some of the victims. Bad guys have been known to pack the shrapnel with warfarin containing pesticide to increase mortality rates.

- Hats off to Boston EMS. Wow. Great job. The response will become required MCI reading in the future.

- This is the MCI eventuality that a lot of us have trained for and hope would never happen. I hope that it will reinforce the importance of training, preparedness, and preplanning.

[Arctickat]

My son turned 18 yesterday and this kinda ruined his day, however, he's also interested in medicine, so had an interest in seeing the pictures. He showed me one of a man in a wheelchair with his legs blown off below the knees and all I told him is that I really don't want to see that stuff. One day I may have a professional interest, but I can't detach myself emotionally when I look at things like that so soon after the event. If I were a responder there it would be a different story, I'd have a job to do that needs to get done, but when I'm not professionally involved, I just can't.

Edit:

Thanks for the update on Elvis Ed.

Edited April 16, 2013 by Arctickat

[Happiness]

If I were a responder there it would be a different story, .

Edit:

Thanks for the update on Elvis Ed.

I always thought you were a first responder ??????

[paramedicmike]

I think Kat means if he were a responder in the sense that he was there on duty as a responder instead of the off duty responder who just happened to witness the event on TV or through the media.