4 Important Steps to Prepare for the 4th of July
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- What’s your regional blood supply?
- Are there major events scheduled in your region? Where and when?
- Check past years’ patterns of ED arrivals and staff accordingly. Make sure you have another crew on standby in case of a surge.
- Stock more supplies for treating burns and lacerations.
- Place plastic surgeons and burn specialists on call.
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