Crime & Safety

Mass Casualty Simulation Helps Nat'l Guard, Children's Minnesota Practice Treating Kids

Stinging cuts, deep bruises and nasty gashes. They're not real injuries, but they look close enough — and that's the point.

(CBS)

October 18, 2021

An emergency can happen at a moment’s notice, and treating kids can be quite different than helping adults.

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Stinging cuts, deep bruises and nasty gashes. They’re not real injuries, but they look close enough — and that’s the point.

This is part of a training exercise for the Minnesota Air National Guard’s 133rd Airlift Wing. Dr. Samreen Vora is the simulation’s medical director.

Find out what's happening in Across Minnesotafor free with the latest updates from Patch.



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