WSES HANDBOOK OF MASS CASUALTIES INCIDENTS MANAGEMENT

WSES HANDBOOK OF MASS CASUALTIES INCIDENTS MANAGEMENT

Editorial:
SPRINGER
Año de edición:
Materia
Traumatología
ISBN:
978-3-319-92344-4
Páginas:
198
N. de edición:
1
Idioma:
Inglés
Ilustraciones:
86
Disponibilidad:
Disponible en 2-3 semanas

Descuento:

-5%

Antes:

124,79 €

Despues:

118,55 €

Preface
Mass Casualty Incident - definitions and current reality
Surge capacity and the concept of triage hospital
Common wounding mechanisms and injury patterns
EMS setup and field triage
Emergency Department setup
Clinical evaluation in MCI setting
Administration, media, victim identification, family support, information center
Nursing in MCI
Auxiliary clinical diagnostics
Conventional and Interventional radiology in MCI
Operating Room (OR) setup, resource and demands
Prioritization surgeries and damage control strategy
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) - resources and demands
The pediatric patient in MCI
Tertiary survey
Non-conventional threats in the civilian medical arena
Managing MCI in low resource setting
Mass Casualties Incident- education, simulation and training
Debriefing session- the process of self-evaluation and team restoration..

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.

Features
• Provides step-by-step guidance on all aspects of the management of mass casualty incidents
• Meets the needs of a wide range of medical and administrative personnel
• Offers numerous practical suggestions to aid decision making
• Reflects the latest scientific knowledge
• First manual to be devoted to the topic: ideal for keeping in the pocket