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Use of Medical Supplies at the Roskilde Festival 2016: A Prospective Observational Study

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  19 March 2021

Mads Lønnee ,
Kenneth Geving Andersen Open the ORCID record for Kenneth Geving Andersen [Opens in a new window] ,
Søren Stagelund ,
Ole Christensen  and
Kim Wildgaard
Mads Lønnee
Affiliation:
Herlev Anaesthesia, Critical and Emergency Care Science Unit, Herlev Hospital, Denmark
Kenneth Geving Andersen*
Affiliation:
Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care, Zealand University Hospital, Køge, Denmark
Søren Stagelund
Affiliation:
Department of Emergency Medicine, University Hospital of North Norway, Tromsø, Norway
Ole Christensen
Affiliation:
Festival Medical Logistics, Roskilde Festival, Roskilde, Denmark
Kim Wildgaard
Affiliation:
Herlev Anaesthesia, Critical and Emergency Care Science Unit, Herlev Hospital, Denmark
*
Correspondence: Kenneth Geving Andersen, MD, PhD, DMSci, Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care, Zealand University Hospital, Lykkebækvej 1, 4600 Køge, Denmark, E-mail: Kenneth.geving.andersen@regionh.dk
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Abstract

Introduction:

Music festivals are popular events often including camping at the festival site. A mix of music, alcohol, drugs, and limited hygiene increases health risks. This study aimed to assess the use of medical supplies at a major music festival, thereby aiding planning at similar events in the future.

Method:

The Medical Health Care Organization (MHCO) at Roskilde Festival 2016 (Denmark) collected prospective data on disposable medical supply use and injuries and illnesses presenting to the MHCO.

Results:

A total of 12,830 patient presentations were registered by the MHCO and a total of 104 different types of disposable medical supplies were used by the MHCO from June 25, 2016 through July 3, 2016. Out of 12,830 cases, 594 individuals (4.6%) had a potential or manifest medical emergency, 6,670 (52.0%) presented with minor injuries, and 5,566 (43.4%) presented with minor illnesses. The overall patient presentation rate (PPR) was 99.0/1,000 attendees and the transport-to-hospital rate (TTHR) was 2.1/1,000 attendees. For medical emergencies, the most frequently used supplies were aluminum rescue blankets (n = 627), non-rebreather masks (n = 121), and suction catheters for an automatic suction unit (ASU) for airway management (n = 83). Most used diagnostic equipment were blood glucose test strips (n = 1,155), electrocardiogram electrodes (n = 960), and urinary test strips (n = 400). The most frequently used personal protection equipment were non-sterile gloves (n = 1,185 pairs) and sterile gloves (n = 189).

Conclusion:

This study demonstrates a substantial use of disposable medical supplies at a major music festival. The results provide aid for planning similar mass-gathering (MG) events.

Keywords

emergency medicinemass-gathering medicinemedical logisticsmedical suppliesmusic festival
Type
Original Research
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Prehospital and Disaster Medicine , Volume 36 , Issue 3 , June 2021 , pp. 306 - 312
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© The Author(s), 2021. Published by Cambridge University Press on behalf of the World Association for Disaster and Emergency Medicine

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