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Singapore's Perspective, Little India Riot: An Impetus to Develop Tactical Medicine Among Medics in Singapore?

Summer 2014

Chew D, Hammesfahr R. 14(2). 60 - 65. (Journal Article)

Abstract

This is a report of the first riot in Singapore since 1969 and the subsequent emergency response from the police force and emergency medical services. Lessons learned are discussed, and recommendations for future medical response in incidents of civil unrest are made.

Keywords: Tactical Emergency Casualty Care; TECC; Singapore Riots; tactical medicine for law enforcement

PMID: 24952042

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