Health Services Responses to Disasters in Numbai Sharing Experiencies
Indian Journal Medical Sciencies
; 62(6): 242-251, June, 2008. tab
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em Inglês
| Desastres
| ID: des-17395
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ABSTRACT
In mass disaster situations, demands frequently exceed the capacity of personnel and facilities. In the last few years, there has been an increased incidence of civil disasters; the spectrum of possible catastrophes has also dramatically increased as a result of an increasingly technologically sophisticated society. During the las 15 years, varied terrorist activities have become increasingly common as expressions of the opinions of extreme political groups, especially in India. In Mumbai itself, we have witnessed disasters such as widespread riots, terrorist bomb blasts, floods, and fires. There have been other disasters in India, such as earthquakes, floods, cyclones, as well as tsunamis. Though most of the hospitals in India manage the medical problems associated with these disasters fairly efficiently, an analysis of the situation is presented so that this may from the basis fo future planning in disaster preparedness and provide a template for other communities that may want to implement preparedness protocols. We present our experience with disaster management in Mumbai, India. A successful medical response to multi-injury civilian disaster, either natural or manmade, dictates formulation, dissemination, and periodic assessment of a contingency plan to facilitate the triage and treatment of victims of disaster. (AU)
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Coleções:
Bases de dados temática
Contexto em Saúde:
ODS3- Meta 3D Reforçar a capacidade de alerta precoce, redução e gestão de riscos de saúde nacionais e globais
Problema de saúde:
Riscos Hidrometeorológicos e Geofísicos
Base de dados:
Desastres
Assunto principal:
Assistência a Feridos em Massa
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Desastres
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Serviços de Saúde
Tipo de estudo:
Guia de prática clínica
Aspecto:
Determinantes sociais da saúde
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Indian Journal Medical Sciencies
Ano de publicação:
2008
Tipo de documento:
Artigo