The most common medical interventions at festivals
Le 2023-06-05
The gathering of people during festivals always involves some risk to public health. Any organizer of this type of event must set up a provisional emergency system or DPS to guarantee the safety of the participants and the assistance. The service is provided by a team of professional rescuers capable of providing first aid and managing various health problems. Let’s take a closer look at the most common medical interventions during a popular protest.
This is the care given to people who have suffered a minor injury. This is most often the dressing of wounds or the treatment of a minor burn. The management of a small accident and/or the disinfection of a minor injury are handled by a professional rescuer. His skills allow him to take care of individuals suffering from headaches or chronic and muscular pain.
The know-how of this health professional allows him to determine the appropriate treatment, after having assessed the extent of the pain.
Dehydration problems are common during events where the public is exposed to heat and sun. The professional medical response team can then administer fluids to restore hydration levels. Hospitalization is necessary if the loss of water and mineral salts is substantial. Indeed, it is a serious dehydration.
Treatment varies by individual. Special care will be offered in the event that the victim is an infant, an elderly person or a person with a chronic illness.
Participants and the public may manifest different types of pain during a popular event. It can be muscle cramps, injuries, headaches or joint pain.
Several interventions are possible to manage the situation, including the administration of medication to relieve symptoms. Depending on the case, the victim will then be referred to the consultation of a doctor or even a specialist.
Gastrointestinal disorders are manifested by various symptoms, namely vomiting, nausea, diarrhea or stomach aches. A medical consultation as soon as possible is essential in this type of situation, to avoid aggravating the disease.
Management of gastrointestinal disorders involves the administration of medications to relieve symptoms. The health professional on site will accompany sick people until they feel better and able to return home. If this is not the case, they are transferred to a specialized establishment.
The public may be exposed to dangerous situations during a popular event. The public could be victims of physical and psychological trauma.
A team of professional rescuers will be responsible for providing emergency care to stabilize the victims. Also, it is important to establish an evacuation plan to ensure public safety and manage dangerous and unforeseen situations in the best possible conditions.
