Disaster Medicine

Disaster Medicine
ISBN-10
0781762626
ISBN-13
9780781762625
Category
Medical
Pages
512
Language
English
Published
2007
Publisher
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Authors
Jonathan L. Burstein, David E. Hogan

Description

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.

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