James M. Ryan, Adriaan P.C.C. Hopperus Buma, Charles W. Beadling, Aroop Mozumder, David M. Nott, editors ; Norman M. Rich, consulting editor ; Walter Henny, David MacGarty, specialist editors ; foreword by Larry W. Laughlin
EDITION STATEMENT
Edition Statement
Third edition
Edition Statement
Third edition
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item
1 online resource (xxxii, 964 pages) :
Other Physical Details
illustrations
INTERNAL BIBLIOGRAPHIES/INDEXES NOTE
Text of Note
Includes bibliographical references and index
SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
Text of Note
Conflict and Catastrophe Medicine: A Practical Guide 3rd edition follows its successful predecessors in providing a framework for use by health professionals visiting a resource-constrained environment. Aimed at health professionals, Conflict and Catastrophe Medicine: A Practical Guide 3rd edition encompasses problems brought about by local conflict or natural disasters. It covers preparation, organisation, logistics, treatment of major trauma and medical emergencies, and the special problems of delivering medicine in a hostile environment. This book will provide the reader with a mix of theory, opinion and practical advice to guide him through areas of conflicts, catastrophes and remote locations
OTHER EDITION IN ANOTHER MEDIUM
Title
Conflict and catastrophe medicine : a practical guide.
International Standard Book Number
9781447129264
UNIFORM TITLE
General Material Designation
Conflict and catastrophe medicine (2014)
TOPICAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
Disaster medicine-- Safety measures, Handbooks, manuals, etc.