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EMS crews from Comandos de Salvamento participated in a mass casualty response simulated disaster of a make believe airline crash at the Comalapa International Airport.  Red Cross, The Salvadoran Fire Dept, Green Cross and Comandos were observed and supervised  by “CEPA” Comisión Ejecutiva Aeropuertaria in order to demonstrate skills in case of a mass casualty incident.

CDS transported ten patients to nearby hospitals that were also participating in the simulated excercise.  Triage tags were used on “patients” depending on the level of care needed. Below is a universal triage tag with symbols designating patient care .

Foto: Francisco Campos/Comandos de Salvamento