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Disaster Medicine
- Publication Year:
- 2007
- Edition:
- 2nd Ed.
- Author:
- Hogan, David E., DO, FACEP; Burstein, Jonathan L., MD, FACEP
- Publisher:
- Lippincott Williams & Wilkins (LWW)
- ISBN:
- 978-0-78-176262-5
- Doody's Star Rating®:
- Score:
- 95
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Description
Only comprehensive reference on disaster medicine, including both natural and manmade disasters.
Written by more than 30 emergency physicians with first-hand experience handling medical care during disasters. Provides information every emergency department needs to prepare for and handle challenges of natural and manmade disasters. Contributors present guidelines for assessing affected population's health care needs, establishing priorities, allocating resources, and treating individuals.
Written by more than 30 emergency physicians with first-hand experience handling medical care during disasters. Provides information every emergency department needs to prepare for and handle challenges of natural and manmade disasters. Contributors present guidelines for assessing affected population's health care needs, establishing priorities, allocating resources, and treating individuals.
- Includes both general principles and guidelines for specific situations
- Covers a wide range of natural, industrial, technologic, transportation-related, and conflict-related disasters
- Presents examples from around the world
- Second edition highlights include: More information on weapons of mass destruction and explosions and more illustrations
Details
- Platform:
- OvidSP
- Publisher:
- Lippincott Williams & Wilkins (LWW)
- Product Type:
- Book
- Author:
- Hogan, David E., DO, FACEP; Burstein, Jonathan L., MD, FACEP
- ISBN:
- 978-0-78-176262-5
- Specialty:
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- Emergency Medical Technology
- Emergency Medicine & Trauma
- Toxicology
- Language:
- English
- Edition:
- 2nd Ed.
- Pages:
- 512
- Publication Year:
- 2007
- Doody's Star Rating®:
- Score:
- 95
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