Essentials of Disaster Anesthesia
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Essentials of Disaster Anesthesia

  1. English
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  3. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

Essentials of Disaster Anesthesia

About this book

Whether a mass casualty, earthquake or weather event at home, or a disaster abroad, proper preparation is essential for providing high-quality care. This concise guide brings together the views and knowledge of experienced responders to offer a much-needed review of the essential elements of anesthesia and intensive care for disasters and austere environments. Combining academic theory and practical advice, the book covers topics such as emergency and trauma surgery; airway management; chemical, biological and radiological exposure; personal protective equipment; and the psychological impact of working in the operating room in disaster situations. As successful care depends on the incident response team working collaboratively, the text also covers emergency communications, infrastructure preservation, and topics relevant to other medical specialists such as pain management and obstetrics. Featuring numerous high-quality illustrations, Essentials of Disaster Anesthesia is a vital, relevant resource for anesthetists, emergency physicians, nurses, and ancillary personnel.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half-title page
  3. Title page
  4. Copyright page
  5. Contents
  6. List of Contributors
  7. Preface
  8. Disclaimer
  9. Chapter 1 Disaster Anesthesia
  10. Chapter 2 Preparing to Deploy to a Remote Disaster
  11. Chapter 3 Principles of Emergency and Trauma Surgery
  12. Chapter 4 Total Intravenous Anesthesia in Disaster Medicine
  13. Chapter 5 Inhaled Anesthetics and Draw-Over Devices in Disaster Response
  14. Chapter 6 Airway Management
  15. Chapter 7 Vascular Access, Hydration, and Fluids
  16. Chapter 8 Critical Care Delivery for Disasters in Austere Environments
  17. Chapter 9 Children in Disasters
  18. Chapter 10 Special Populations: Children
  19. Chapter 11 Laboratory Tests and Blood Banking
  20. Chapter 12 High-Altitude Physiology and Anesthesia
  21. Chapter 13 Disaster: Mental Health Effects, Responses, and What Clinicians Can Do
  22. Chapter 14 Considerations When Working with Children and Families
  23. Chapter 15 Chemical and Radiologic Exposures in Trauma and Disasters
  24. Chapter 16 Pain in Disasters
  25. Chapter 17 Radiology in the Austere or Disaster Environment
  26. Chapter 18 Communications
  27. Chapter 19 Security in Disaster Anesthesia
  28. Chapter 20 International Humanitarian Law
  29. Chapter 21 Operation Tomodachi: Anesthetic Implications
  30. Chapter 22 Austere Obstetric Anesthesia
  31. Chapter 23 Pharmacy in Disaster Anesthesia
  32. Chapter 24 Regional Anesthesia in Disaster Circumstances
  33. Chapter 25 Power and Light: Impact of Electrical Systems Failure on the Delivery of Anesthetic Care
  34. Appendix 1 Strategic Packing v13.2: NDMS Gear Guide/Personal Equipment List
  35. Appendix 2 Re-Opening Your Business: A Post-Disaster Checklist
  36. Appendix 3 Disaster Recovery Toolkit for Small Businesses
  37. Appendix 4 SALT Triage Scheme
  38. Appendix 5 Checklist for Trauma Anesthesia
  39. Appendix 6 Operating Room Procedures for Mass Casualty: Management Step By Step
  40. Appendix 7 Family Disaster Checklist and Plan
  41. Appendix 8 Powered Air Purifying Respirator Placement
  42. Appendix 9 Quick Reference Guides for Mass Decontamination
  43. Appendix 10 Draft Connecticut Acute Care Hospital Pediatric Disaster Preparedness Checklist
  44. Index