Overview

Written by more than 30 emergency physicians with first-hand experience handling medical care during disasters, this volume is the only single comprehensive reference on disaster medicine. It provides the information that every emergency department needs to prepare for and handle the challenges of natural and manmade disasters. The contributors present guidelines for assessing the affected population's health care needs, establishing priorities, allocating resources, and treating individuals. Coverage encompasses a wide range of natural, industrial, technologic, transportation-related, and conflict-related disasters, with examples from around the world. This edition has more illustrations and more information on weapons of mass destruction and explosions.

Full Product Details

Author:   David E. Hogan ,  Jonathan L. Burstein
Publisher:   Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
Imprint:   Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
Edition:   2nd edition
Dimensions:   Width: 21.60cm , Height: 3.00cm , Length: 27.90cm
Weight:   1.384kg
ISBN:  

9780781762625

ISBN 10:   0781762626
Pages:   512
Publication Date:   16 March 2007
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   Out of stock  

Table of Contents

GENERAL CONCEPTS Basic Perspectives on DisasterTriagePediatric Considerations in DisastersPublic Health DisastersInfectious Diseases and DisastersPharmaceuticals in DisastersCritical Incident StressUrban Search and RescueComplex Humanitarian Emergencies DISASTER RESPONSE PLANNING AND COORDINATION Principles of Hospital Disaster PlanningEmergency Medical Services in DisasterLocal Government Emergency Disaster PlanningThe United States National Response PlanCommunication and Information Technology Tools for Disaster Response and Medical AssistanceManaging Disasters in Austere Environments NATURAL DISASTERS EarthquakesTornadoesHurricanesFloodsFirestorms and WildfiresWinter StormsAvalanchesHeat-Related DisastersVolcanic EruptionsTsunamis INDUSTRIAL, TECHNOLOGIC, AND TRANSPORTATION DISASTERS Medical Management of Radiation IncidentsHazardous Materials EmergenciesMass Gathering Medical CareMaritime DisastersAircrash DisastersFires and Mass Burn Care CONFLICT-RELATED DISASTERS Conventional Terrorist BombingsNuclear Detonations: Evaluation and ResponseIntentional Chemical DisastersBiological Weapons AgentsTactical Emergency ServicesMass Shootings EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND RESEARCH Education and Training in Disaster MedicineResearch in Disaster Medicine

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