Disaster Medicine

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.

Contents

GENERAL CONCEPTS
Triage
Paediatric Considerations in Disasters
Infectious Diseases and Disasters
Pharmaceuticals in Disasters
Critical Incident Stress
Urban Search and Rescue
Basic Perspectives on Disaster
Complex Humanitarian Emergencies
DISASTER RESPONSE PLANNING AND COORDINATION
Principles of Hospital Disaster Planning
Emergency Medical Services in Disaster
Local Government Emergency Disaster Planning
The United States National Response Plan
Communication and Information Technology Tools for Disaster Response and Medical Assistance
Managing Disasters in Austere Environments
NATURAL DISASTERS
Earthquakes
Tornadoes
Hurricanes
Floods
Firestorms and Wildfires
Winter Storms
Avalanches
Heat Related Disasters
Volcanic Eruptions
Tsunamis
INDUSTRIAL, TECHNOLOGIC, AND TRANSPORTATION DISASTERS
Medical Management of Radiation Incidents
Hazardous Materials Emergencies
Mass Gathering Medical Care
Maritime Disasters
Aircrash Disasters
Fires and Mass Burn Care
CONFLICT-RELATED DISASTERS
Conventional Terrorist Bombings
Nuclear Detonations: Evaluation and Response
Intentional Chemical Disasters
Biological Weapons Agents
Tactical Emergency Services
Mass Shootings
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND RESEARCH
Education and Training in Disaster Medicine
Research in Disaster Medicine
Public Health Disasters