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Indiana State Fair TragedyNeurosurgeon’s Perspective
Richard B. Rodgers, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Neurological Surgery
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• I was already in the OR…
• Page from Rebecca– Uh, there at least 7 patients down here for us, and
I’m pretty sure some of them are going to need surgery
• My response– Uh, I think we’re gonna need backup
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• No idea what type of injuries to expect
• Turns out almost all were very similar
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• Total of 9 patients, 7 with critical injuries• 8 cranial (plus), 1 spine• All but one critical patients with neurological
issues were evaluated within an hour of arrival• 4 patients had definitive neurosurgical
procedures less than 3 hours after arrival
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• Despite outcomes, things went remarkably well for us
• Good backup system• Excellent patient flow• Lots of help• A little luck?
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