Overview

This is the course book for a new ALSG course on preparation for and medical management of major incidents within the hospital. It will be a companion volume to MIMMS, which deals with the prehospital situation, and will meet an ever increasing need as natural and other disasters affect hospital staff and administrators. The course aims to provide a systematic approach for all personnel who would be involved in managing a major incident in the hospital. This title is now available for the PDA, powered by Skyscape - to buy your copy Click here

Full Product Details

Author:   Advanced Life Support Group (ALSG)
Publisher:   BMJ Publishing Group
Imprint:   BMJ Books
Dimensions:   Width: 26.20cm , Height: 1.60cm , Length: 29.50cm
Weight:   1.162kg
ISBN:  

9780727918680

ISBN 10:   0727918680
Pages:   168
Publication Date:   30 August 2005
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   Out of stock  

Table of Contents

Part 1 Introduction. The epidemiology and incidence of major incidents. Are we ready for the next major incident?. The structured approach to the hospital response. Part 2 Preparation. Planning for major incidents. Major incident equipment. Training. Part 3 Management. The collapsable hierarchy concept. The clinical hierarchy. The nursing hierarchy. The management hierarchy. Part 4 Support. Declaring a majjor incident and activating the plan. The reception phase. Triage. The definitive care phase. The recovery phase. Part 5 Special incidents. Incidents involving hazardous chemicals. Incidents involving a large number of burns. Incidents involving a large number of children

Reviews

...this book should be read by all hospital personnel with potential roles in major incidents, from chief executives, through duty managers, to front line emergency care staff. It offers practical guidance of such importance that every emergency department in the UK should have a readily available copy of the book for all staff to read. - Emergency Nurse, Vol 14, No.2, May 06 Citical acclaim for companion volume Major Incident Medical Management & Support: The Practical Approach (MIMMS): This book is outstanding value for money and is highly recommended to all those interested in major incident management. Journal of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh

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