Journal of Emergency Medicine, Trauma and Acute Care - 2 - International Conference in Emergency Medicine and Public Health-Qatar Proceedings, October 2016

Background: The State of Qatar experienced a sandstorm on 1 April 2015, lasting approximately 12 hours, with winds blowing at more than 100 km/hr and average particulate matter of approximately 10 μm in diameter. The Emergency Department of the main tertiary hospital in Qatar managed 62% of the total emergency calls. The peak load of patients during the event manifested approximately 6 hours after the onset. Methods: A retrospe Read More