Making Sense Of Disaster Medicine A Hands On Guide For Medics

Author : Alan Hawley
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 0340967560
Total Pages : 338 pages
Book Rating : 4.60/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Making Sense of Disaster Medicine: A Hands-on Guide for Medics written by Alan Hawley and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2010-08-27 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Disaster medicine is a broad and dynamic field that encompasses the medical and surgical response to mass casualty incidents including rail, air, and road traffic accidents; domestic terrorism; and pandemic outbreaks. It also encompasses the global issues of conflict and natural catastrophe. Specialists in disaster medicine provide insight, guidance, and expertise on the principles and practice of medicine both in the disaster impact area and healthcare evacuation-receiving facilities. They liaise with emergency management professionals, hospitals, healthcare facilities, communities, and governments. With contributions by international authorities in the field, Making Sense of Disaster Medicine: A Hands-on Guide for Medics is an accessible text designed for all medical students and professionals who may find themselves responding to such incidents. Part of the highly successful Making Sense series, the book features an easy-to-read layout and boxed sections with "learning points," "thinking points," "pearls of wisdom," and "hazards." Each chapter concludes with a summary and list of key resources and case studies further enhance the text.

Author : Alan Hawley
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780429166693
Total Pages : 330 pages
Book Rating : 4.99/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Making Sense of Disaster Medicine written by Alan Hawley and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Disaster Medicine: Evolution of a SpecialtyThe Medical Response to Domestic Terrorism and Major Incident ManagementManaging National Mass Casualty IncidentsClassification of DisastersPre- and Post-DeploymentMedicine in the FieldSurgery in DisastersPsychological Aspects of Conflict and CatastropheMarginalized Groups in DisastersHealthcare in Refugee PopulationsThe Realities of WarThe Hazards of the JobThe Ethics of Disaster MedicineElectives in the Developing World.

Author : David E. Hogan
Publisher : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
ISBN 13 : 9780781762625
Total Pages : 512 pages
Book Rating : 4.26/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Disaster Medicine written by David E. Hogan and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2007 with total page 512 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Author : David MacGarty
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 1447144236
Total Pages : 388 pages
Book Rating : 4.36/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Disaster Medicine written by David MacGarty and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2014-07-08 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether switching on the TV, picking up a newspaper or simply logging on to the internet, one is constantly faced with images of natural disasters, conflict and human suffering. Humanity has experienced these problems throughout time and we have evolved methods and mechanisms for alleviating suffering, from trauma care following a traffic accident to international pacts and the Millennium Development Goals. In exploring such diverse cases of aid intervention, Disaster Medicine: A Case Based Approach provides interesting, easily accessible content and context for understanding disaster medicine and global health. In each case the reader will be put in the position of the decision maker and as in real life some of the cases will portray success and some will show failure. It is hoped the reader will consider the issues and problems for themselves and perhaps consider things they would choose to do differently. Written by a team of experts with extensive experience in the field and a progressive perspective Disaster Medicine: A Case Based Approach is a valuable text for students and professionals of disaster medicine.

Author : De Boer Staff
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9789058050106
Total Pages : 503 pages
Book Rating : 4.06/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Handbook of Disaster Medicine written by De Boer Staff and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 503 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Chris Carter
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1351605143
Total Pages : 348 pages
Book Rating : 4.44/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Critical Care Nursing in Resource Limited Environments written by Chris Carter and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2019-06-05 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All hospitals have critically ill patients, and their management depends upon the resources available. In many low income countries, critically ill patients may be admitted to a critical care unit; however, many are nursed on wards due to a lack of critical care beds or simply die before they reach the hospital. This book provides guidance on the unique situations for nurses working in these challenging environments, while considering ethical decision-making, providing appropriate services, and the types of patients admitted. Topics covered include: working in a resource limited environment; cultural awareness and international agendas; provision and access to healthcare services; ethical considerations in the context of resource limited environments; best practice and knowledge regarding rehabilitation, pain management, managing a major incident; relevant research concerning resource limited environments. Critical Care Nursing in Resource Limited Environments prepares readers to consider how best to utilise their skills and deliver safe patient care within a resource limited context. Each easy-to-read chapter provides core knowledge and relevant research, as well as useful ideas and solutions, with further reading sections to signpost readers to key international resources. This text provides practical ideas for nurses working in critical care and defence nursing, and acute areas in resource limited environments. It can also be used to support educational courses and pre-deployment training for nurses hoping to work in Global Health.

Author : Paul Jenkins
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 0340984252
Total Pages : 322 pages
Book Rating : 4.53/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Making Sense of Acute Medicine written by Paul Jenkins and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2010-04-30 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first 72 hours following assessment and admission to the emergency department are crucial to a patient's care. As the medical practitioner on duty, you need good diagnostic skills and the ability to formulate a quick, safe and appropriate management plan. Making Sense of Acute Medicine is here to help. This book is the perfect introduction to accurate diagnosis for medical students, newly qualified doctors and anyone intimately involved with the delivery of acute medical care. By focusing on the decision-making process in relation to common clinical presentations, Making Sense of Acute Medicine will assist you to: take an accurate history and examine the patient with a focused approach make appropriate investigations requests formulate suitable management plans

Author : David Goldschmitt
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1420061240
Total Pages : 864 pages
Book Rating : 4.46/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Medical Disaster Response written by David Goldschmitt and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2009-05-22 with total page 864 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 Disaster Response: A Survival Guide for Hospitals in Mass Casualty Events addresses the critical planning and response issues surrounding a mass casualty disaster before, during, and after the event. The book presents the fundamental components of a comprehensive medical disaster management plan that provides readers with a framework for developing individual policies to suit their particular institution. It examines natural, man-made, and terrorist disasters, and offers insight into the different strategies required for distinct scenarios, as well as the need to be prepared for the cascade effect of secondary events resulting from the original disaster. Real case studies examining medical disaster response This volume provides a powerful and unique case example through a chronology of the events of September 11th, offering a firsthand account and insight into the quintessential test case for disaster response effectiveness. It also profiles other notorious events—including Hurricane Katrina, the Madrid bombings, the SARS outbreak in 2004, and the sarin gas attack in Tokyo in 2005—as seen through the eyes of the expert contributors who witnessed and responded to these tragedies. The book presents the lessons learned from these events by the contributing authors who acted on the front lines of the medical disaster response. It is a valuable reference manual for emergency planning, response, and healthcare professionals to confront future disasters and help prevent and mitigate destruction and unnecessary casualties.

Author : Robert Bor
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 0429959893
Total Pages : 453 pages
Book Rating : 4.99/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Pilot Selection written by Robert Bor and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2019-10-16 with total page 453 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive book describes in practical terms - underpinned by research - how recruitment, selection, and psychological assessment can be conducted amongst pilots. The chapters emphasize evidence-based and ethical selection methods for different pilot groups. It includes chapters written by experts in the field and also covers related areas, such as air traffic controllers and astronauts. The book is written for airline managers, senior pilots responsible for recruitment and training, human resources specialists, human factors and safety specialists, occupational health doctors, psychologists, AMEs, practitioners, or academics involved in pilot selection. Robert Bor, DPhil CPsychol CSci FBPsS HonFRAeS UKCP Reg EuroPsy, is a Registered and Chartered Clinical Counselling and Health Psychologist, Registered Aviation Psychologist and Co-Director of the Centre for Aviation Psychology. Carina Eriksen, MSc DipPsych CPsychol FBPsS BABCP, is an HCPC Registered and BPS Chartered Consultant Counselling Psychologist and Registered Aviation Psychologist. Todd P. Hubbard, B.A., M.S. Aeronautical Sciences, Ed.D. Applied Educational Studies in Aviation, Lt. Col. USAF (ret.), is the Clarence E. Page Professor of Human Factors research, University of Oklahoma. Ray King, Psy,D., J.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist, recently retired from the U.S. Air Force, currently with the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

Author : Gregory R. Ciottone
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN 13 : 0323809332
Total Pages : 1081 pages
Book Rating : 4.37/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Ciottone's Disaster Medicine - E-Book written by Gregory R. Ciottone and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2023-03-07 with total page 1081 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While medical specialists in disaster mitigation, preparedness, and response are needed worldwide, the initial phase of disaster response is almost entirely dependent upon local resources—making it essential that all healthcare personnel have a working knowledge of the field and stand ready to integrate into the response system. Ciottone's Disaster Medicine, 3rd Edition, is the most comprehensive reference available to help accomplish these goals in every community. It thoroughly covers isolated domestic events as well as global disasters and humanitarian crises. Dr. Gregory Ciottone and more than 200 worldwide authorities share their knowledge and expertise on the preparation, assessment, and management of both natural and man-made disasters, including lessons learned by the responders to contemporary disasters such as the COVID-19 pandemic, Australian and western U.S. wildfires, European heatwaves, the Beirut explosion, recent hurricanes and typhoons, and the global refugee crisis. Part 1 offers an A-to-Z resource for every aspect of disaster medicine and management, while Part 2 features an exhaustive compilation of every conceivable disaster event, organized to facilitate quick reference in a real-time setting. Covers basic concepts such as identification of risks, organizational preparedness, equipment planning, disaster education and training, and more advanced concepts such as disaster risk reduction, health in complex emergencies, building local disaster resiliency, psychological impact of disasters on children, and more. Contains new decision trees throughout that help guide you through the decision-making process in difficult situations. Uses an easy-to-follow, templated approach to historical perspectives, overviews of current practice including pre-incident and post-incident actions, medical treatment of casualties, and potential pitfalls. Includes updated sections on man-made disasters, including mass casualties, active shooter situations, integrated response to terrorist attacks, and chemical/biological/radiological/nuclear/high-yield explosives disasters. Discusses the latest technologies, such as the use of mobile disaster applications, drone response systems, and virtual reality simulation training. Features thoroughly updated information on crisis leadership, practical applications of disaster epidemiology, disaster and climate change, and the integration of non-government agencies (NGOs) in disaster response—a critical topic for those responding to humanitarian needs overseas. Includes new chapters on Pandemic Preparedness and Response, Disaster Medicine in a Changing Climate, Disaster Response in Asia, Building Local Capacity and Disaster Resiliency, Civilian-Military Coordination in Disaster Response, Medical Simulation in Disaster Preparedness, Disaster Nursing, Crisis Meta-Leadership, Palliative Care in Disasters, Counter-Terrorism Medicine, SARS CoV (COVID-19 and SARS), and Disasters in Space Travel.