Crisis Imaging: Mass Casualty Lessons Learned
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by Kerri Miller
September 30, 2025
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4 min
A retrospective study at Soroka University Medical Center examined radiology operations during the mass casualty incident in southern Israel on October 7, 2023. The influx of 673 injured patients prompted significant staffing increases and resource adaptations that improved imaging service efficiency, reducing CT turnaround times from 54 to 28 minutes and accommodating the surge in trauma cases, notably gunshot and shrapnel injuries. Effective use of alternative imaging scanners and artificial intelligence for diagnosis were vital for managing the crisis and optimizing patient outcomes, highlighting the need for dynamic triage protocols and staff mobilization.
1. Study conducted at Soroka University Medical Center during mass casualty incident. 2. 673 injured patients received imaging services. 3. CT turnaround times reduced from 54 to 28 minutes. 4. Staff mobilization increased from 3 to 9 and technologists from 5 to 20. 5. AI helped identify critical pathologies with a median alert time of 7 minutes. 6. Important operational adaptations implemented for patient management. 7. Weaknesses identified include standardization of reports and triage training.
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