Abstract Providing humanitarian relief to affected populations is a top priority following a major sudden onset disaster (SOD). The main form of medical relief to affected areas is the emergency…
Abstract Effective administration of healthcare in an emergency setting, especially in field-hospital deployment where order must be established, needs assessed and limited resources allocated effectively, is considerably more complex than…
Abstract A disaster creates an information crisis, representing an increased demand for information and a reduced ability to provide it. Chaos poses challenges to a successful field hospital operation which…
Abstract It has been reported that 50% of the affected during natural or man-made disasters are children. They have unique vulnerabilities that require unique and specific management. It is therefore…
Abstract The “Personnel” chapter deals with professions, potential population sources, operational needs in specific scenarios, and adjustments to the personnel packages, readiness and preparedness, and mobilization. It contains a discussion…
Abstract Field hospitals are a vital element in providing as many medical services as possible to a stricken population in times of disaster. Setting up a field hospital with advanced…
Abstract The medical contingent of the field hospital has different roles to play as the deployment continues, due to the changing case load and breakdown of patients and disease. If…
Abstract This chapter focuses on triage management in both national and international mass casualty incidents. They be a sudden-onset natural disaster, a public health emergency of international concern, or a…
Abstract According to the World Heath Organization’s (WHO) EMT initiative, teams must meet an agreed set of standards, both clinically and logistically. EMTs must be self-sustainable and not create a…
Abstract In the aftermath of natural disasters and in the urgency of the deteriorating situation in a “complex emergency”, aid is often provided in a haphazard manner. Organizing appropriate medical…
