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Innovation in medical surge capacity during the 2026 Venezuela earthquake response: operationalising a Specialised Care Team for Emergency Remote Clinical Support

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Adaptability is a hallmark of disaster response. A first-time innovation within the Emergency Medical Team (EMT) framework was developed as part of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)-supported response to the 2026 Venezuelan earthquakes: the operationalisation of a Specialised Care Team for Emergency Remote Clinical Support (SCT-ERCS). This initiative, now formalised as a framework agreement between PAHO and the Panamerican Trauma Society, holds promise for expanding remote medical consultation in future disasters (Fig.

Source: EClinicalMedicine

DOI: 10.1016/j.eclinm.2026.104283