Recommendations for Life-Supporting First-Aid training of the lay public for disaster preparedness.

abstract：:This paper discusses the need for consistency in mass-gathering data collection and biomedical reporting. Mass gatherings occur frequently throughout the world, and having an understanding of the complexities of mass gatherings is important to inform health services about the possible required health resources. Factor...

journal_title：Prehospital and disaster medicine

authors： Ranse J,Hutton A

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The smallpox vaccination emergency preparedness program has been unsuccessful in enrolling sufficient numbers of healthcare workers. OBJECTIVE:The objective of this study was to use game theory to analyze a pre-event vaccination versus post-event vaccination program using the example of a terrorist consid...

journal_title：Prehospital and disaster medicine

authors： Hamilton R,McCain R

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Fibrinolysis is an acceptable treatment for acute ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) when primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) cannot be performed within 120 minutes. The American Heart Association has recommended Emergency Medical Services (EMS) interventions such as prehospital ...

journal_title：Prehospital and disaster medicine

authors： Cook J,Carter A,Goldstein J,Travers A,Brown R,Swain J,Jensen J,Matheson K,Cain E,Lee T

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) is a lethal health problem that affects between 236,000 and 325,000 people in the United States each year. As resuscitation attempts are unsuccessful in 70-98% of OHCA cases, Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel often face the needs of bereaved family members. P...

journal_title：Prehospital and disaster medicine

authors： Bremer A,Dahlberg K,Sandman L

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Patients with respiratory failure are usually mechanically ventilated, mostly with fraction of inspired oxygen (FiO2) > 0.21. Minimizing FiO2 is increasingly an accepted standard. In underserved nations and disasters, salvageable patients requiring mechanical ventilation may outstrip oxygen supplies. STUD...

journal_title：Prehospital and disaster medicine

authors： Halpern P,Goldvaser M,Yacov G,Rosner A,Wenger A,Bachar K,Katalan S

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The current Fire/Emergency Medical Services (EMS) model throughout the United States involves emergency vehicles which respond from a primary location (ie, firehouse or municipal facility) to emergency calls. Quick response vehicles (QRVs) have been used in various Fire/EMS systems; however, their effectiven...

journal_title：Prehospital and disaster medicine

authors： Anderson DW,Dhindsa HS,Wan W,Salot D

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although the United States has been impacted by numerous devastating disasters over the last 10 years, there have been only limited efforts between the governmental and non-profit/voluntary organizations to meet the multiple disaster health and mental health needs of the community. Too often, responding organizations ...

journal_title：Prehospital and disaster medicine

authors： Bowenkamp CD

更新日期：2000-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction In preparation for the London 2012 Olympic Games, existing syndromic surveillance systems operating in England were expanded to include daily general practitioner (GP) out-of-hours (OOH) contacts and emergency department (ED) attendances at sentinel sites (the GP OOH and ED syndromic surveillance systems:...

journal_title：Prehospital and disaster medicine

authors： Todkill D,Hughes HE,Elliot AJ,Morbey RA,Edeghere O,Harcourt S,Hughes T,Endericks T,McCloskey B,Catchpole M,Ibbotson S,Smith G

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To confirm the efficacy of prehospital administration of adenosine, using a 6 milligram (mg) initial dosing regimen, for the treatment of paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT). METHODS:Urban, suburban, rural emergency medical services (EMS) system in Clark County, Washington with advanced life suppo...

journal_title：Prehospital and disaster medicine

authors： Wittwer LK,Muhr MD

更新日期：1997-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The use of chemical warfare agents against civilians and unprotected troops in international conflicts or by terrorists against civilians is considered to be a real threat, particularly following the terrorist attacks on 11 September 2001 against the World Trade Center in New York and against the Pentagon in Washingto...

journal_title：Prehospital and disaster medicine

authors： Aas P

更新日期：2003-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The effect of the severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) outbreak on the willingness of laypersons to provide bystander cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) using standard CPR (SCPR) or compression-only CPR (CCPR) was evaluated. The preferred type of SCPR in the post-SARS era was assessed. METHODS:A descrip...

journal_title：Prehospital and disaster medicine

authors： Lam KK,Lau FL,Chan WK,Wong WN

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article describes the basic principles around establishing a Disaster Medicine Camp and the organization of the Ukrainian Disaster Medicine Mobile Hospital, which provided medical aid to victims of the 2001 earthquake in India. All of the information was obtained through direct observation and estimates based on ...

journal_title：Prehospital and disaster medicine

authors： Roshchin GG,Mazurenko OV

更新日期：2002-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction The concept of response time with minimal interval is intimately related to the practice of emergency medicine. The factors influencing this time interval are poorly understood. Problem In a process of improvement of response time, the impact of the patient's age on ambulance departure intervals was inves...

journal_title：Prehospital and disaster medicine

authors： Schnegg B,Pasquier M,Carron PN,Yersin B,Dami F

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mass gatherings have a higher patient presentation rate than is found within the general population. Despite this fact, many mass gatherings are occurring without suitable medical coverage. South Africa has had no standard approach or model to determine the number of medical personnel needed to deploy to an event. The...

journal_title：Prehospital and disaster medicine

authors： Smith WP,Wessels V,Naicker D,Leuenberger E,Fuhri P,Wallis LA

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This report details the background, planning, and establishment of a mass-casualty management area for the Durban Moses Mabhida Stadium at the Natal Mounted Rifles base, by the Department of Health and the eThekwini Fire and Rescue Service, for the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) 2010 Soccer W...

journal_title：Prehospital and disaster medicine

authors： Hardcastle TC,Samlal S,Naidoo R,Hendrikse S,Gloster A,Ramlal M,Ngema S,Rowe M

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Surge capacity is defined as a healthcare system's ability to rapidly expand beyond normal services to meet the increased demand for appropriate space, qualified personnel, medical care, and public health in the event ofbioterrorism, disaster, or other large-scale, public health emergencies. There are many...

journal_title：Prehospital and disaster medicine

authors： Dayton C,Ibrahim J,Augenbraun M,Brooks S,Mody K,Holford D,Roblin P,Arquilla B

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:A case is presented in which a 43-year-old man suffering from a severe asthma attack, had ventilatory arrest during a hoisting procedure. Based on this experience, the influence of three hoisting techniques on lung function was tested. METHODS:The ventilatory capacity of 12 healthy volunteers was tested d...

journal_title：Prehospital and disaster medicine

authors： Haagensen RE,Sjöborg KA,Mjelstad S,Steen PA

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Training students has been proven to be the optimal way to deliver cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills. However, it is somehow unknown whether or not the current recommendations appropriate for Caucasian students are also suitable for East Asian students. The purpose of this study is to explore the be...

journal_title：Prehospital and disaster medicine

authors： He DX,Huang KS,Yang YI,Jiang W,Yang NL,Yang H

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The development of autocratic leaders in history reveals that many share severe character disorders that are consistently similar across borders and cultures. Diplomats and humanitarians negotiating for access to populations in-need and security of their programs, especially in health, must understand the limitations ...

journal_title：Prehospital and disaster medicine

authors： Burkle FM

更新日期：2019-01-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Stress debriefing following exposure to a critical incident is becoming more prevalent. Its aim is to prevent or minimize the development of excessive stress response symptoms that lead to loss of productivity or effectiveness in the workplace or at home. There is little evidence that any form of psychologic...

journal_title：Prehospital and disaster medicine

authors： Macnab A,Sun C,Lowe J

更新日期：2003-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In 1994, the first World Conference on Natural Disaster Reduction held in Yokohama, Japan affirmed that "Disaster prevention, mitigation, and preparedness are better than disaster response in achieving the goals and objectives of the decade. Disaster response alone is not sufficient, as it yields only temporary result...

journal_title：Prehospital and disaster medicine

authors： Keim M

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To study the effects of early, advanced prehospital life support on the survival rate of war casualties during the battle of Jalalabad, Afghanistan from 1989-1992. METHOD:The outcomes of simple trauma care administered from 1989-1990 were compared to the outcomes of advanced trauma care administered from 199...

journal_title：Prehospital and disaster medicine

authors： Husum H

更新日期：1999-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Adenosine (Adenocard) is an endogenous purine nucleoside that has been approved recently for intravenous treatment of paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia. With a serum half-life of 10 seconds, reported side effects including facial flushing, dyspnea, and chest pressure are common, but very transient. An elderly wo...

journal_title：Prehospital and disaster medicine

authors： Fata JG,Roth RN,Carpenter L

更新日期：1996-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This report describes the main adaptive and transformative changes adopted by the brand-new National Emergency Medical Service (NEMS) to face the novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Sierra Leone, including ambulance re-distribution, improvements in communication flow, implementation of ad-hoc procedures and t...

journal_title：Prehospital and disaster medicine

authors： Caviglia M,Buson R,Pini S,Jambai A,Vandy MJ,Venturini F,Rosi P,Barone-Adesi F,Della Corte F,Ragazzoni L,Putoto G

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The provision of surgery within humanitarian crises is complex, requiring coordination and cooperation among all stakeholders. During the 2011 Humanitarian Action Summit best practice guidelines were proposed to provide greater accountability and standardization in surgical humanitarian relief efforts. Surgical humani...

journal_title：Prehospital and disaster medicine

authors： Chackungal S,Nickerson JW,Knowlton LM,Black L,Burkle FM,Casey K,Crandell D,Demey D,Di Giacomo L,Dohlman L,Goldstein J,Gosney JE Jr,Ikeda K,Linden A,Mullaly CM,O'Connell C,Redmond AD,Richards A,Rufsvold R,Santos AL,

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the years following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks (9/11; New York USA), emergency first responders began experiencing a range of physical health and psychosocial impacts. Publications documenting these tended to focus on firefighters, while emerging reports are starting to focus on other first responders...

journal_title：Prehospital and disaster medicine

authors： Smith EC,Burkle FM

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Indonesia has had its share of natural and manmade disasters. From 1997 to 2002, Indonesia has experienced 90 incidents of terrorist bomb attacks. In 13 (14.4%) of the terrorist attacks, the bombs did not explode. A total of 224 persons have been killed, and 340 persons have been injured. Most of those killed or injur...

journal_title：Prehospital and disaster medicine

authors： Pusponegoro AD

更新日期：2003-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine the effects of age, race, gender, and insurance status on utilization and times-to-transport (TTT) for interhospital air medical transfers from rural hospitals to tertiary care centers. DESIGN:A retrospective review of interhospital transport records. The TTT was examined as a function of age, ge...

journal_title：Prehospital and disaster medicine

authors： Furlong BR,Heller MB,Auble TE

更新日期：1993-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Although emergency medical services (EMS) liability litigation is a concern of many prehospital health care providers, there have been no studies of these legal cases nationwide and no local case studies since 1987. METHODS:A retrospective case series was obtained from a computerized database of trial cou...

journal_title：Prehospital and disaster medicine

authors： Morgan DL,Wainscott MP,Knowles HC

更新日期：1994-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:There is no consensus on where automated external defibrillators (AEDs) should be placed in rural communities to maximize impact on survival from cardiac arrest. In the community of Stokes County, North Carolina (USA) the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) system promotes cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) ...

journal_title：Prehospital and disaster medicine

authors： Nelson RD,Bozeman W,Collins G,Booe B,Baker T,Alson R

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00