Chapter 10 – Field Hospital Logistics
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…
Chapter 4 – Needs Assessment
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…
Chapter 1 – History of Military Field Hospitals
Abstract The idea of the field hospital was conceived independently in several armies, during different times, as a response to the medical needs of troops serving in remote areas. At…
Chapter 2 – Caring for Weapon Wounded
Abstract The ICRC was founded in 1863 and, in 1864, the first Geneva convention was created. It states that wounded and sick in armed conflict should receive assistance. They and…
Chapter 3 – Definitions, Needs, Scenarios, Functional Concept, and Modes of Deployment
Abstract Past experiences from uncoordinated and inefficient medical responses to disasters have prompted the WHO to formulate a system that includes minimum standards to which responding medical teams must adhere….
Chapter 6 – Training and Accreditation
Abstract The chapter describes the training needs of international EMTs and how these might best be met and the training delivered. This is a three-step approach of first completing in…
Chapter 5 – Predeployment Operational Planning and Preparations
Abstract This chapter deals with the modalities of the actions to be taken prior to the deployment of a field hospital to a foreign country in a disaster. It specifically…
Chapter 13 – Neuroimaging in the Perioperative Neurocognitive Disorders
Chapter 13 Neuroimaging in the Perioperative Neurocognitive Disorders James W. Ibinson , MD, PhD Introduction As detailed within this book, perioperative neurocognitive disorder (PND) is a poorly understood complication of…
Chapter 16 – Perioperative Neurocognitive Disorder Mitigation Strategies
Chapter 16 Perioperative Neurocognitive Disorder Mitigation Strategies Roderic G. Eckenhoff , MD and Niccolò Terrando , BSc, DIC, PhD Introduction At least two major hurdles need to be overcome to…
Chapter 15 – Informed Consent and Cognitive Impairment
Chapter 15 Informed Consent and Cognitive Impairment Brendan Silbert , MB, BS, FANZCA, and David A. Scott , MB, BS, FANZCA, FFPMANZCA, PhD Introduction An important part of anesthetic practice…
