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Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 2010
Abstract Individuals with complex communication needs are particularly vulnerable in disaster situations. This paper will describe a community outreach program developed to provide emergency preparedness training for children with complex communication needs. Goals are to acquaint participants with the challenges faced by individuals who used
Carl H. Schultz, Kristi L. Koenig
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Abstract Individuals with complex communication needs are particularly vulnerable in disaster situations. This paper will describe a community outreach program developed to provide emergency preparedness training for children with complex communication needs. Goals are to acquaint participants with the challenges faced by individuals who used
Carl H. Schultz, Kristi L. Koenig
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Annals of Internal Medicine, 1985
Establishing a national disaster medical system requires considering the goals and appropriate expenditure levels for emergency preparedness. The United States has placed a relatively low priority on national programs for disaster response. Such programs have been controversial because of their relationship to civil defense against nuclear attack ...
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Establishing a national disaster medical system requires considering the goals and appropriate expenditure levels for emergency preparedness. The United States has placed a relatively low priority on national programs for disaster response. Such programs have been controversial because of their relationship to civil defense against nuclear attack ...
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Physicians and Disaster Preparedness
JAMA: The Journal of the American Medical Association, 1992To the Editor. —I was delighted to see the focus on national planning for medical response to major disasters and emergencies. 1 However, in reading the article, I was disappointed to discover that Drs Pretto and Safar failed to recognize the important distinction between traditional, everyday emergency medical services (EMS) response and catastrophic
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Southern Medical Journal, 1983
The only rational approach to the potential chaos of a mass disaster is thoughtful predisaster preparation and realistic but optimistic confrontation of the situation. An appropriate response implies accurate assessment of the magnitude of the disaster, the establishment of a reliable and effective communication system, a realistic inventory of and ...
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The only rational approach to the potential chaos of a mass disaster is thoughtful predisaster preparation and realistic but optimistic confrontation of the situation. An appropriate response implies accurate assessment of the magnitude of the disaster, the establishment of a reliable and effective communication system, a realistic inventory of and ...
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Annals of Internal Medicine, 1986
Excerpt To the editor: In a recent issue, Dr. Orient (1) discussed the impact of public controversies on our preparedness for mass disasters.
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Excerpt To the editor: In a recent issue, Dr. Orient (1) discussed the impact of public controversies on our preparedness for mass disasters.
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Pediatric Disaster Preparedness
Pediatric Clinics of North America, 2018Children can be victims of mass casualty or illness, but their needs, with respect to their care and recovery are substantially different from adults. Emergency or urgent care physicians must be prepared to evaluate and manage child victims presenting to their facility in numbers or acuity that could significantly overwhelm normal operations.
Marie M, Lozon, Stuart, Bradin
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Disaster Preparedness in Scandinavia
Scandinavian Journal of Surgery, 2005Disaster preparedness in Scandinavia is being improved on the national level, with increased cooperation between the different countries following 9/11. However, focus so far has been largely directed against CBRN threats. The reduction of hospital beds along with centralisation of advanced care as well as financial strains will enforce a closer ...
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Medical Preparedness for Disasters
Annals of Internal Medicine, 1986Excerpt In the December issue of this journal, Dr. Orient (1) reviewed the planning in several countries for medical responses to disasters.
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Clinics in Laboratory MedicineRadiology Residencies: Disasters and Preparedness
Emergency Radiology, 2006For the past decade residency positions in radiology in America continue to be highly sought. The competition is fierce but when the match is published and the applicant has gained a place for training after internship, it is a cause for celebration as the stresses of the months long application process are finally relieved.
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