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Disaster Planning: eMedicine Emergency Medicine

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Overview: to Disaster Planning: The Scope and Nature of the Problem A disaster occurs somewhere in the world almost daily; however, to most people, disasters of the type discussed in this article are unusual events. A group of ...

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Most Recently Shared on April 25, 2010 at 4:06 am By:

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Physicians who work in emergency medicine may be asked to take part in disaster planning. Learn more about it. http://bit.ly/8X20si

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Crisis Standards of Care: A Systems Framework for Catastrophic Disaster Response - Institute of Medicine

iom.edu — “Disasters can stress health care systems to the breaking point and disrupt delivery of vital medical services. Following its 2009 report, which defined crisis standards of care (CSC), the IOM develops important templates to guide the efforts of professionals and organizations responsible for CSC planning and implementation. The latest report provides a foundation of underlying principles, steps needed to achieve implementation, and the pillars of the emergency response system, each separate and View full resource at iom.edu

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Hoping #smem have seen http://t.co/2BBiaHxd Crisis Standards of Care: A Systems Framework for Catastrophic Disaster Response #download

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CBRNE - Nuclear and Radiologic Decontamination: eMedicine Emergency Medicine

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: In light of the events of September 11, 2002, terrorist attack has moved to the forefront of emergency department (ED) and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) planning. The use of radiologic weaponry is one threat that must be ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Properly completed, rapid decontamination can reduce morbidity and mortality from nuclear & radiologic contamination. http://bit.ly/9sQIMU

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Travel Medicine and Vaccination: eMedicine Emergency Medicine

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: An estimated more than 800 million travelers worldwide cross international boundaries each year.1 However, whether associated with tourism, humanitarian efforts, globalization of industry, or migrant workers, studies suggest only a small number seek pre-travel health advice. ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Most Recently Shared on April 30, 2010 at 5:07 am By:

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Persons who plan to travel to countries outside the US may require vaccinations or booster-shots before setting out. http://bit.ly/b3eP5J

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