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Disasters And Mass Casualty Incidents
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Author : Mauricio Lynn
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2018-11-10
Disasters And Mass Casualty Incidents written by Mauricio Lynn and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-11-10 with Medical categories.
Mass Casualty events may occur as a result of natural or human-caused disasters or after an act of terrorism. The planning and response to disasters and catastrophes needs to take into consideration the distinction between progressive and sudden events. Insidious or slowly progressive disasters produce a large number of victims but over a prolonged time period, with different peaks in the severity of patients presenting to the hospital. For example, radiation events will produce a large number of victims who will present days, weeks, months, or years after exposure, depending on the dose of radiation received. The spread of a biological agent or a pandemic will produce an extremely high number of victims who will present to hospitals during days to weeks after the initial event, depending on the agent and progression of symptoms. On the other hand, in a sudden disaster, there is an abrupt surge of victims resulting from an event such as an explosion or a chemical release. After the sarin gas attack in a Tokyo subway in 1995, a total of 5500 victims were injured and required medical attention at local hospitals immediately after the attack. The car bomb that exploded near the American Embassy in Nairobi, Kenya, killed 213 people and simultaneously produced 4044 injured patients, many requiring medical care at local hospitals. The Madrid train bombing in March 2004 produced more than 2000 injured victims in minutes, overwhelming the city’s healthcare facilities. More than 500 injured patients were treated at local hospital after the mass shooting in Las Vegas. Finally, earthquakes may produce a large number of victims in areas in which the medical facilities are partially or completely destroyed. Sudden events bring an immediate operational challenge to community healthcare systems, many of which are already operating at or above capacity. The pre-hospital as well as hospital planning and response to sudden mass casualty incidents (SMCI’s) is extremely challenging and requires a standard and protocol driven approach. Many textbooks have been published on Disaster Medicine; although they may serve as an excellent reference, they do not provide a rapid, practical approach for management of SMCI’s. The first edition of “Mass Casualty Incidents: The Nuts and Bolts of Preparedness and Response for Acute Disasters” dealt exclusively with sudden mass casualty incidents. The second edition will expand its focus and include planning and response for insidious and protracted disasters as well. This new book is designed to provide a practical and operational approach to planning, response and medical management of sudden as well as slow progressive events. The target audience of the second edition will be health care professionals and institutions, as well as allied organizations, which respond to disasters and mass casualty incidents. Parts I and II are essentially the first edition of the book and consist of planning of personnel, logistic support, transport of patients and equipment and response algorithms. These 2 parts will be revised and updated and include lessons learned from major mass shootings that occurred recently in the United States and other parts of the world Part III will describe the planning process for progressive disasters and include response algorithms and checklists. Part IV will handle humanitarian and mental health problems commonly encountered in disaster areas. Part V will deal with team work and communication both critical topics when handling catastrophes and mass casualty incidents. This new book will be a comprehensive tool for healthcare professionals and managers and should perform demonstrably better in sales and downloads. It will be of value at the pre-hospital as well as the hospital level, to plan and respond to the majority of catastrophes and mass casualty incidents.
Mass Casualties A Lessons Learned Approach
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1982
Mass Casualties A Lessons Learned Approach written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1982 with Disaster medicine categories.
Mass Casualty Incidents
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Author : Mauricio Lynn
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2016-01-06
Mass Casualty Incidents written by Mauricio Lynn and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-01-06 with Medical categories.
This manual is aimed to provide health care professionals, at the scene and at hospitals, as well as allied organizations, a practical and operational approach for planning the response to mass casualty incidents (MCI’s), with emphasis to the types of events that are sudden in nature, resulting in a number of injured or contaminated patients that overwhelm the local health care system. From activation of the MCI plan to the specific medical care of multiple simultaneous patients, the manual offers checklists and algorithms of “what to do” during the first minutes after a MCI occurred. The manual is designed to be adapted and modified for specific institutions according to their size and capabilities. Written by a world expert in the field of MCI management, Mass Casualty Incidents: The Nuts and Bolts of Preparedness and Response for Acute Disasters is a valuable resource for all health care professionals and institutions that deal with mass casualty incidents.
Establishing A Mass Casualty Management System
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Author : Pan American Health Organization
language : en
Publisher: Pan American Health Org
Release Date : 2001
Establishing A Mass Casualty Management System written by Pan American Health Organization and has been published by Pan American Health Org this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001 with Medical categories.
When an accident or disaster involving large numbers of injuries occurs, the first to provide emergency assistance are communities closest to the site of the incident. During the last 20 years, Latin America and the Caribbean have given special attention to training emergency personnel in triage and in providing first aid either at the site of an accident or disaster, or at the hospital. The entire Region is now familiar with methods of classifying casualties, and this process has proved to be the most efficient means of ensuring survival of the injured in a mass casualty situation. However, there are still serious gaps in the coordination process, a situation that is most pronounced in remote areas or those with limited resources. Many lives have been lost in mass casualty situations because resources were not mobilized efficiently. The challenge we face is this: the more scarce the resource, the more efficient the organization must be. This publication describes the steps in designing a mass casualty management system that will ensure the highest possible survival rate. It focuses on the involvement of police, firefighters, Red Cross volunteers, and health center and hospital staff. If these professionals form part of the structure that we refer to as the mass casualty management "system" in this publication, they can contribute enormously to saving lives.
Preparedness And Response To A Rural Mass Casualty Incident
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Author : Institute of Medicine
language : en
Publisher: National Academies Press
Release Date : 2011-04-18
Preparedness And Response To A Rural Mass Casualty Incident written by Institute of Medicine and has been published by National Academies Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-04-18 with Medical categories.
Problems contacting emergency services and delayed assistance are not unusual when incidents occur in rural areas, and the consequences can be devastating, particularly with mass casualty incidents. The IOM's Forum on Medical and Public Health Preparedness for Catastrophic Events held a workshop to examine the current capabilities of emergency response systems and the future opportunities to improve mass casualty response in rural communities.
Medical Disaster Response
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Author : David Goldschmitt
language : en
Publisher: CRC Press
Release Date : 2009-05-22
Medical Disaster Response written by David Goldschmitt and has been published by CRC Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-05-22 with Law categories.
While the job of a clinician in a disaster scenario is to save lives without regard for the cause or rationale for the injury, medical and emergency professionals who understand the diverse aspects of a disaster are better equipped to respond effectively. Giving emergency personnel the tools they need to perform in catastrophic situations, Medical
Orthopedics In Disasters
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Author : Nikolaj Wolfson
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2016-05-30
Orthopedics In Disasters written by Nikolaj Wolfson and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-05-30 with Medical categories.
This book is the first to address specifically the mechanisms and treatment of orthopedic injuries due to natural disasters and other mass casualty events. Casualty management is discussed in a range of contexts, from earthquakes and tsunamis to terror attacks and combat situations. Organizational aspects are addressed, general treatment principles are documented, and the management of a variety of orthopedic injuries is described with the aid of numerous illustrations. The book will serve as an invaluable source of practical knowledge for a broad spectrum of medical and other staff, including emergency personnel, orthopedic and trauma surgeons, general practitioners, medical students, and professionals working for the military, government bodies, and NGOs.
Integrated Emergency Management For Mass Casualty Emergencies
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Author : D. Alexander
language : en
Publisher: IOS Press
Release Date : 2013-10-02
Integrated Emergency Management For Mass Casualty Emergencies written by D. Alexander and has been published by IOS Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-10-02 with Medical categories.
Responses to major disasters tend to be complex, not merely because of the size and scale of operations and the number of countries and agencies involved, but also because of the range of functions represented by these organizations. A full-scale emergency response can involve people trained in at least 35 different disciplines and professions. This increasing sophistication of modern emergency response makes the process of coordination a particularly challenging one. It involves matching urgent needs with available resources in the most rapid and efficient way possible: timely mobilization and quick action can reduce injury and loss of life, as well as damage. Emergency response management has been likened to conducting a symphony orchestra. Only the conductor has the full score, but the overall effect of many people playing different instruments can be wonderful if properly directed. Professionalization of response and management is key. This book, Integrated Emergency Management for Mass Casualty Emergencies, presents papers from experts in the field which explore the challenges of planning for and responding to mass casualty emergencies. There are several chapters covering hospital procedure – including field hospitals and hospital evacuation – as well as natural and man-made casualty events, and the final chapter presents ‘Auxilium!’, a training simulation game. There is a clear need to improve management and integration in emergency response. This book will be of interest to all those whose work may involve them in preparing for and dealing with a disaster situation.
Disaster Management
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Author : Rajesh Arora
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2014-05-27
Disaster Management written by Rajesh Arora and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-05-27 with Social Science categories.
This is a specialised reference book covering best practice for proactive disaster management in both developed and developing countries. Disaster management is an increasingly important subject, as effective management of both natural and manmade disasters is essential to save lives and minimize casualties. It includes planning and preparedness of hospitals, emergency medical services, communication and IT tools for medical disaster response and psychosocial issues. It covers the use of state-of the-art training tools, with a full section on post-disaster relief, rehabilitation and recovery. It is suitable for anyone involved in disaster relief and mass casualties management including researchers, policymakers, governments, pharma companies, medics and NGOs.
Training Of Hospital Staff To Respond To A Mass Casualty Incident
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Author : Edbert B. Hsu
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2004
Training Of Hospital Staff To Respond To A Mass Casualty Incident written by Edbert B. Hsu and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with Medical categories.