Disaster medicine / Gregory R. Cottoned,

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents:
Introduction
Domestic and International Resources
Pre-Event Topics
Event Response Topics
Mechanical Operations in Disasters
Post-Event Topics
Topics Unique to Terrorist Events and High-Threat Disaster Response
Operational Medicine
Natural Disasters
Nuclear and Radiation Events
Chemical Events
Biologic Events: Bacterial
Biologic Events: Viral
Biologic Events: Toxins
Biologic Events: Other Biologic Events
Events Resulting in Blast Injuries
Events Resulting in Burn Injuries
Events Resulting in Ballistic Injuries
Events Associated With Structural Collapse/Crashing/Crushing
Other Events/Combination Events

While medical specialists in disaster mitigation, preparedness, and response are needed worldwide, the initial phase of disaster response is almost entirely dependent upon local resources--making it essential that all healthcare personnel have a working knowledge of the field and stand ready to integrate into the response system. Ciottone's Disaster Medicine, 3rd Edition, is the most comprehensive reference available to help accomplish these goals in every community. It thoroughly covers isolated domestic events as well as global disasters and humanitarian crises. Dr. Gregory Ciottone and more than 200 worldwide authorities share their knowledge and expertise on the preparation, assessment, and management of both natural and man-made disasters, including lessons learned by the responders to contemporary disasters such as the COVID-19 pandemic, Australian and western U.S. wildfires, European heatwaves, the Beirut explosion, recent hurricanes and typhoons, and the global refugee crisis