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goodmancampbell.com Indiana State Fair Tragedy Neurosurgeon’s Perspective Richard B. Rodgers, M.D. Assistant Professor of Neurological Surgery
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Indiana State Fair Tragedy I was already in the OR… Page from Rebecca –Uh, there at least 7 patients down here for us, and I’m pretty sure some of them are going to need surgery My response –Uh, I think we’re gonna need backup
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goodmancampbell.com Indiana State Fair Tragedy No idea what type of injuries to expect Turns out almost all were very similar
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goodmancampbell.com Indiana State Fair Tragedy Total of 9 patients, 7 with critical injuries 8 cranial (plus), 1 spine All but one critical patients with neurological issues were evaluated within an hour of arrival 4 patients had definitive neurosurgical procedures less than 3 hours after arrival
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goodmancampbell.com Indiana State Fair Tragedy Despite outcomes, things went remarkably well for us Good backup system Excellent patient flow Lots of help A little luck?
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goodmancampbell.com Indiana State Fair Tragedy What I would have done differently –One thing for sure… –I wish we had been able to spend some time with each family
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