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Major Incident Procedure• In cooperation with the consultant orthopaedic and generalsurgeons, prioritise those patients requiring surgery and help tocreate surgical lists for theatre.• Remain on site at University Hospital until advised that ‘Standdown’ has been declared and confirmed by the Major IncidentControl Centre.Consultant intensivist on call (action card 18)On being advised, ‘Major incident standby’ this consultant will:• Personally acknowledge receipt of message by talking toSwitchboard at University Hospital.• Report in person to the Major Incident Control Centre atUniversity Hospital and receive a briefing with regard to theincident.• Determine the present capacity of the critical care units at theUniversity Hospital and report back to HMIC. Extension 26253or DDI 024 7696 6253.On being advised, ‘Major incident declared – activate plan’ thisconsultant will do the above and:• Attempt to move patients out of the critical care units to increaseavailable capacity.• Liaise with the ICU bed bureau and attempt to arrange transfers.• Liaise with the general consultant anaesthetist with regard tolikely requirements for critical care beds.• Keep the Hospital Major Incident Controller continually informedof the current critical care capacity.• Remain available until advised that ‘Stand down’ has beendeclared and confirmed by the Major Incident Control Centre.Anaesthetists Handbook January 2010 243