The Albanian Society for Trauma and Emergency Surgery (ASTES) is pleased to share an upcoming FREE webinar hosted by the American College of Surgeons International Relations Committee and Committee on Trauma. This timely event will delve into the real-world challenges and key takeaways from the tragic ammonium nitrate explosion in Beirut this past August—a crucial learning opportunity for all trauma and emergency care professionals.
Webinar Details
- Topic: Mass Casualty Trauma Management: Early Lessons from Beirut
- Date & Time: September 24, 2020 at 14:00 GMT
- Format: Panel presentations followed by a live Q&A
- Audience: Surgeons, emergency physicians, paramedics, nurses, and all trauma-care stakeholders
Why Attend?
The Beirut blast generated one of the largest urban mass-casualty events in recent memory. In this webinar, frontline clinicians and trauma-system leaders will share:
- Tactical approaches to triage and rapid patient sorting under extreme conditions
- Strategies for resource allocation when hospital infrastructure is compromised
- Coordination of multidisciplinary teams amid chaos and infrastructure collapse
- Psychological first aid and support for responders and survivors
These insights will equip you with practical, scalable strategies to improve readiness and response during mass-casualty incidents.
Panel & Speakers
- Moderator: Representative, ACS Committee on Trauma
- Speakers:
- Surgeons who led the initial surgical response
- Emergency department directors from affected hospitals
- Prehospital care coordinators and EMS leaders
- Mental-health specialists on acute responder support
How to Register
Secure your spot by September 23:
Register here for the FREE webinar
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with login details and instructions for submitting questions in advance. Don’t miss this unique chance to learn from one of the most challenging mass-casualty responses in recent history. We look forward to your participation!