Medical Response to Major Incidents and Disasters
Sten. Lennquist
Bok Engelsk 2011 · Electronic books.
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| Medvirkende | Lennquist, Sten (Contributor)
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| Utgitt | Dordrecht : : Springer, , 2011.
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| Omfang | 1 online resource (427 p.)
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| Opplysninger | Description based upon print version of record.. - Medical Response to Major Incidents and Disasters; Copyright page; Dedication; Preface; Contents; Presentation of Authors; Editor and Principal Author; Authors of Chapters; 1: Major Incidents: Definitions and Demands on the Health-Care System; 1.1 Terminology; 1.2 When, and by Whom, Is a "Major Incident" Declared?; 1.3 The Risk for Major Incidents in the Modern Community; 1.4 Demands on Health Care During Major Incidents; 1.4.1 The Need for Planning and Preparedness; 1.4.2 The Need for Education and Training. - 1.4.2.1 Knowledge and Skills Requested for Accurate Response to Major Incidents and Disasters1.4.2.2 Methodology of Training; 1.4.3 The Need for Development and Research; Further Reading; Websites; 2: Major Incidents: Examples and Experiences; 2.1 Terminology; 2.2 Incidents That Occur as a Consequence of Technical Development; 2.2.1 Transports; 2.2.1.1 Airplane Accidents; Airplane Crashes: Summary of Experiences; 2.2.1.2 Ship Accidents; Ship Accidents: Summary of Experiences; 2.2.1.3 Accidents on Rail; Accidents on Rails: Summary of Experiences; 2.2.1.4 Accidents on Roads. - 3.1 Structural Variations Between Countries3.2 Terminology; 3.3 First Unit on Scene; 3.3.1 The First Report; Sec5_3; 3.3.2 Taking Command; 3.3.3 Contact with the Rescue Incident Commander; 3.3.4 Safety; 3.3.5 Overview of the Scene; 3.3.6 Second Report; 3.3.7 Covering the Need for Medical Staff on Scene; 3.3.8 Decision of Strategy for the Medical Work; 3.3.9 Establishing Continuous Contact with the Regional Medical Command Center; 3.3.10 Continued Coordination of the Medical Response on Scene; 3.3.11 Major Incident Stand Down; 3.4 Building Up the Structure on Scene step by step. - 3.4.1 The Need for Simplicity. - Road Traffic Accidents: Summary of Experiences2.2.2 Accidents Caused by Hazardous Material; Accidents Caused by Hazardous Material: Summary of Experiences; 2.2.3 Accidents Caused by Radiation; Accidents Caused by Radiation: Summary of Experiences; 2.2.4 Accidents Caused by Fire; Accidents Caused by Fires: Summary of Experiences; 2.2.5 Accidents During Public Gatherings; Accidents Connected to Public Gatherings: Summary of Experiences; 2.2.6 Collapse of Buildings and Constructions; Collapse of Buildings: Summary of Experiences; 2.3 Disturbances in Technical Systems. - Vulnerability of Technical Systems: Summary of Experiences2.4 Intentionally Caused Incidents; 2.4.1 Armed Conflicts; 2.4.2 Terror Actions; Terror Actions: Summary of Experiences; 2.5 Incidents Consequent to Changes in Nature and Climate; 2.5.1 Sudden-Onset Incidents; 2.5.1.1 Earthquakes; 2.5.1.2 Volcanoes; 2.5.1.3 Tsunamis; 2.5.1.4 Floods; 2.5.1.5 Heavy Winds; 2.5.2 Slow-Onset Incidents; 2.5.2.1 Drought and Starvation; 2.5.2.2 Pandemics; 2.5.2.3 Complex Emergencies; 2.6 Conclusions; References to Major Incidents and Disasters; 3: The Prehospital Response. - This book, written by members of the core faculty responsible for European courses on Medical Response to Major Incidents (MRMI), is a practical guide for all medical staff on how to respond to a wide range of disaster scenarios. The entire spectrum of knowledge is covered, from command and coordination through to the management of individual casualties. Central importance is attached to the key component of decision making by explaining what needs to be done for patients in particular situations and the required order and timing of treatment measures. Simplified methods receive due attention,
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| ISBN | 9783642218941
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