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Delay in decisions, poor triage, or loss of medical records are common problems in the response, which may worsen the outcome.<\/jats:p>\n\t  <jats:p>Stampedes are complex phenomenon that remain incompletely understood, hampering formulation of evidence-based strategies for their prevention and management. Documentation comes mostly from high-profile events and findings are difficult to extrapolate to other settings. More research from different disciplines is warranted to address these gaps in order to prevent and mitigate future events. 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