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Author : Edbert B. Hsu
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Medical
ISBN : 1587631490
Author : E. Gursky,B. Hrečkovski
Publisher : IOS Press
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2012-12-18
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781614991359
The Handbook for Pandemic and Mass-Casualty Planning and Response offers the disaster medicine professional community the information and tools to better prepare, individually and collaboratively, to mitigate mortality and morbidity when catastrophe occurs. It captures the lectures and teachings of an extraordinary 12 day NATO Advanced Study Institute held in Croatia in late 2011: ‘Applying lessons learned and sharing best practices in addressing pandemics and catastrophic health events.’ The results of this event, held under the auspices of the NATO Science for Peace and Security Programme, are presented in three sections: The Context of Catastrophic Health Planning; Principles of Response to Catastrophes with Mass Casualties; and Communication and Information Sharing. The handbook presents rigorous, standardized cross-disciplinary training, such as Medical Response to Major Incidents; the need to guide medical and humanitarian efforts by ethical principles; the importance of risk communication and trustworthy information; treatment guidelines along with medical and surgical practices for amputation, burns, and blast injuries; triage guidelines and treatment algorithms; principles of mass-casualty planning; and the need to identify and correctly position -in advance- the networks and collaborative structures that must work together and share capabilities. Drawing on experts from Croatia, Slovenia, Ukraine, the United Kingdom, the Russian Federation, Italy, Spain, Mexico and the United States - and especially on Croatia’s experience handling mass casualties during its Homeland War in the 1990s - this handbook combines research and real-world examples to assist the disaster response community in preparing for mass-casualty incidents.
Author : Thomson American Health Consultants
Publisher : American Health Consultants
Page : 332 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Bioterrorism
ISBN : UCLA:L0086691524
Author : Steven A. MacArthur
Publisher : Hcpro Incorporated
Page : 108 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Civil defense
ISBN : UCSD:31822031960719
With the increased concern about bioterrorism -- whether chemical, biological or radiological -- there is an emphasis on hospital preparedness for serious mass-casualty incidents (MCIs). And even though The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) began requiring hazard vulnerability analysis (HVA) as part of its environment of care program when it revised the emergency management standards in January 2001, most hospitals have not yet developed adequate emergency plans either because of monetary concerns or confusion about the best way to get started.
Author : Institute of Medicine,Board on Health Sciences Policy,Forum on Medical and Public Health Preparedness for Catastrophic Events
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2011-04-18
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780309212908
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.
Author : Yoram Kluger,Federico Coccolini,Fausto Catena,Luca Ansaloni
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2019-10-11
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9783319923451
This manual, written by world opinion leaders in the field, is designed to provide readily accessible, step-by-step guidance on all aspects of the management of mass casualty incidents. Readers will find a wealth of helpful practical suggestions as well as information on the latest relevant scientific advances and their implications. Globally, mass casualty incidents are becoming more frequent even in unexpected places. There is a need for a dependable manual suitable for use by all who must be prepared to face mass casualty incidents, including practicing physicians, surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses, and administrators. This book meets that need. It is the first practical manual to be devoted to the topic, and its portable format will allow it to be kept in the pocket at all times, ready for immediate consultation. The innovative nature of much of the content and the inclusion of up-to-date literature reviews ensure that the manual will remain relevant for years to come.
Author : Laura Usher,Stefanie Friedhoff,Sam Cochran,Anand Panaya
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 243 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2018-01-16
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781510726253
While most government agencies are trained in how to react to a mass casualty event such as a terrorist attack or natural disaster, few are prepared to deal with the psychological fallout for first responders. Preparing for the Unimaginable fills that void. This book is the product of the National Alliance on Mental Illness’s work with the Newtown, Connecticut, police force in efforts to cope with the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary school that left twenty six people, including twenty children, dead. This unique publication offers expert advice and practical tips for helping officers to heal emotionally, managing the public, dealing with the media, building relationships with other first responder agencies, and much more. Complete with firsthand accounts of chiefs and officers that have guided their departments through mass casualty events, Preparing for the Unimaginable seeks to provide practical, actionable strategies to protect officer mental health before and after traumatic events.
Author : Joseph A. Barbera,Anthony G. Macintyre
Publisher : Janes Information Group
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0710625928
Jane's Mass Casualty Handbook: Hospital is designed for physicians, nurses and other hospital-based personnel responding to mass casualty incidents, particularly chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear or explosive incidents. The Handbook provides focused guidance in developing emergency management capabilities, including an effective and robust Emergency Operations Plan (EOP). The procedures and policies recommended are practical, cost-effective, sustainable and applicable for all hazards and day-to-day operations. Background information, general guidelines and system requirements allow each healthcare facility to make use of the material according to their specific needs, while building on existing standards and procedures such as HEICS and JCAHO. The Handbook also provides principles and checklists aimed at enhancing preparedness, whilst adhering to a 'system approach' by offering helpful hints to encourage management, doctors and other hospital staff to work together.
Author : Joseph McIsaac,Kelly McQueen,Corry Kucik
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 375 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2020-06-25
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781107498259
A practical review of the essentials of anesthesia for physicians in austere environments and providing healthcare to disaster survivors.
Author : David Goldschmitt,Robert Bonvino
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 864 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2009-05-22
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781420061246
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 : Tener Goodwin Veenema
Publisher : Springer Publishing Company
Page : 620 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2003-08-18
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0826121438
This comprehensive textbook is designed to prepare any nurse to provide health care under disaster conditions. The content ranges from general principles of disaster preparation and management to management of specific types of disasters. Natural and environmental disasters are amply discussed. However, the special emphasis of the book is response to disasters caused by biological, chemical, and radiological agents. Vital information on post-disaster restoration of basic public health, psychological effects, and establishing communication is provided. Each chapter is prefaced with "Key Messages" and "Learning Objectives," and followed by "Study Questions" and "Internet Activities." Numerous case studies bring the reader into contact with professionals from organizations crucial to the U.S. disaster response. The Appendix includes an extensive listing of Internet resources.
Author : Fema
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2013-06-24
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1984058916
Course OverviewThis course provides leading practices and resources to assist elementary and secondary schools, institutions of higher education, and houses of worship in developing emergency plans for preparing for, responding to, and recovering from mass casualty incidents.Course Objectives:At the end of this course, the participants will be able to identify key considerations and strategies for preparing for mass casualty incidents, including: *Understanding the threats and challenges.*Establishing planning processes.*Assessing and mitigating vulnerabilities.*Establishing response procedures.*Planning for recovery.*Staying prepared.Primary AudienceThe audience for this course is the whole community
Author : Cynthia A. Bascetta
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 59 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2009-02
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781437907872
Potential terrorist attacks and the possibility of naturally occurring disease outbreaks have raised concerns about the ¿surge capacity¿ of the nation¿s health care systems to respond to mass casualty events. This report identified 4 key components of preparing for a medical surge: (1) increasing hospital capacity; (2) identifying alternate care sites; (3) registering medical volunteers; and (4) planning for altering established standards of care. The author was asked to examine: (1) what assistance the fed. gov¿t. has provided to help states prepare for medical surge; (2) what states have done to prepare for a medical surge; and (3) concerns states have identified related to medical surge. Includes recommendations. Charts and tables.
Author : Institute of Medicine,Board on Health Sciences Policy,Forum on Medical and Public Health Preparedness for Catastrophic Events
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 177 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2010-03-18
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780309152372
During natural disasters, disease pandemics, terrorist attacks, and other public health emergencies, the health system must be prepared to accommodate a surge in the number of individuals seeking medical help. For the health community, a primary concern is how to provide care to individuals during such high demand, when the health system's resources are exhausted and there are more patients than the system can accommodate. The IOM's Forum on Medical and Public Health Preparedness for Catastrophic Events held a workshop June 10-11, 2009, to assess the capability of and tools available to federal, state, and local governments to respond to a medical surge. In addition, participants discussed strategies for the public and private sectors to improve preparedness for such a surge. The workshop brought together leaders in the medical and public health preparedness fields, including policy makers from federal agencies and state and local public health departments; providers from the health care community; and health care and hospital administrators. This document summarizes the workshop.
Author : U. S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency
Publisher : CreateSpace
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2013-04-20
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1484168887
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) agencies regardless of service delivery model have sought guidance on how to better integrate their emergency preparedness and response activities into similar processes occurring at the local, regional, State, tribal, and Federal levels. This primary purpose of this project is to begin the process of providing that guidance as it relates to mass care incident deployment.