Keywords:
Emergency, Trauma, Professional issues, CT, Conventional radiography, Ultrasound, Education, Education and training
Authors:
J. Ryan, B. Gibney, P. J. MacMahon, F. Bolster; Dublin/IE
DOI:
10.1594/ecr2018/C-2513
Conclusion
Radiology plays a crucial role in MCIs.
MCI protocol activation is a relatively rare event.
However, there has been a steady increase in acts of terrorism and natural disasters in Europe over the past number of years. In keeping with this,
over a quarter of survey responders (26%) reported knowledge of a prior MCI protocol activation at their hospital.
This highlights the need for MIP and MCI protocol familiarity amongst radiologists.
Overall,
responders expressed low confidence in their ability to carry out their role in an MCI.
This is secondary to a lack of knowledge,
MCI experience and dedicated simulation.
Further education and MCI simulation are needed amongst Irish radiologists.
MIP is necessary if hospitals are to deal with MCI events in an appropriate and efficient manner.
A detailed radiology MCI protocol should be available in all radiology departments and should address the key areas addressed.