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x, 431 pages : illustrations ; 29 cm |
| Contents |
Pt. I. General Concepts. 1. Basic Physics of Disasters / David E. Hogan and Jonathan L. Burstein. 2. Triage / David E. Hogan and Julio Lairet. 3. Pediatric Considerations in Disasters / Kim D. Floyd. 4. Infectious Diseases and Disasters / P. Gregg Greenough. 5. Pharmaceuticals in Disasters / Elizabeth Lacy. 6. Critical Incident Stress / Neill S. Oster and Constance J. Doyle. 7. Complex Humanitarian Emergencies / Frederick M. Burkle, Jr. -- Pt. II. Disaster Response Planning and Coordination. 8. Principles of Hospital Disaster Planning / Erik Auf der Heide. 9. Emergency Medical Services in Disaster / Michael F. Murphy. 10. Municipal and Emergency Health Care Planning in Disasters / Aden Hogan, Jr. 11. Urban Search and Rescue / Carl S. Goodman and David E. Hogan. 12. The United States Federal Response Plan / Reuben G. Pinkson, Jr. 13. National Disaster Medical System: Disaster Medical Assistance Teams / Arthur G. Wallace, Jr. 14. Communication and Information Technology Tools for Disaster Response and Medical Assistance / Victoria Garshneck and Frederick M. Burkle, Jr. 15. Managing Disasters in Austere Environments / Nathan J. Elder and P. Gregg Greenough -- Pt. III. Natural Disasters. 16. Earthquakes / Carl H. Schultz. 17. Tornadoes / David E. Hogan. 18. Hurricanes / John T. Meredith and Sharon Bradley. 19. Floods / Kim D. Floyd. 20. Firestorms and Wildfires / Robert R. Frantz. 21. Winter Storm Disasters / S. Brent Barnes. 22. Heat Wave Disasters / James S. Walker and Michael Chamales. 23. Volcanic Eruptions / Ralph Ford and David E. Hogan. 24. Tsunamis / David L. McCarty -- Pt. IV. Industrial, Technologic, and Transportation Disasters. 25. Medical Management of Radiation Accidents / Fun H. Fong, Jr. 26. Hazardous Materials Disasters / Howard W. Levitin and Henry J. Siegelson. 27. Medical Care of Mass Gatherings / Steven Parrillo. 28. Maritime Disasters / Theodore E. Harrison. 29. Air Crash Disasters / Julio Lairet and David E. Hogan. 30. Fires and Mass Burn Care / Kim D. Floyd -- Pt. V. Conflict-Related Disasters. 31. Conventional Terrorist Bombings / Daniel J. Dire and Cloyd B. Gatrell. 32. Nuclear Detonations: Evaluation and Response / Fun H. Fong, Jr. 33. Intentional Chemical Disasters / Mark Keim. 34. Biological Weapon Agents / Mark G. Kortepeter, John R. Rowe and Edward M. Eitzen. 35. Tactical Emergency Medicine / Joshua S. Vayer. 36. Mass Shootings / Thomas M. Stein -- Pt. VI. Education, Training, and Research. 37. Education and Training in Disaster Medicine / David E. Hogan. 38. Research in Disaster Medicine / Gary Quick and David E. Hogan -- App. A. World Health Organization Model List of Essential Drugs: Tenth List 1997 |
| Notes |
Written by more than 30 emergency physicians with first-hand experience at disasters, this volume is a comprehensive reference on disaster medicine. It provides information that every emergency department needs to prepare for and handle the challenges of natural and manmade disasters. Coverage encompasses a wide range of situations, including floods, hurricanes, fires, famine, accidents and acts of terrorism. The contributors present guidelines for assessing the affected population's health care needs, establishing priorities, allocating resources and treating individuals. Close attention is also given to the role of emergency medical services in disasters |
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Includes bibliographical references and index |
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Emergency medical services.
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Terrorism.
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Medical emergencies.
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Disaster medicine.
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Disaster Planning.
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Disasters.
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Emergencies.
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Emergency Medical Services.
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Natural Disasters.
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Disasters.
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Emergency Medical Services.
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Disaster Planning.
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Emergencies.
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Terrorism.
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| Author |
Burstein, Jonathan L.
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Hogan, David E.
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| LC no. |
2002016183 |
| ISBN |
0781726255 |
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