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Improve disaster response by planning for and logistically supporting acute exacerbations of chronic diseases
Am J Disaster Med. 2024 Spring;19(2):87-89. doi: 10.5055/ajdm.0451.ABSTRACTProvide a more effective medical response by emphasizing the management of acute exacerbations of chronic diseases in disasters. Disaster victims need treatment for their acute exacerbations of and ongoing chronic medical conditions, medication refills, mental health resources, and have an expectation that medical facilities will provide resources beyond medical care. Medical response is more efficient, cost effective, and effectual when these considerations are supported.PMID:38698506 | DOI:10.5055/ajdm.0451 (Source: American Journal of Disaster Medicine)
Source: American Journal of Disaster Medicine - May 3, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Michael D Owens Source Type: research

Disaster healthcare disparities solutions: Part 1-Preparation
Am J Disaster Med. 2024 Spring;19(2):91-100. doi: 10.5055/ajdm.0472.ABSTRACTThe purpose of this study was to explore the potential solutions for disaster healthcare disparities. This paper is the first of a three-part series that was written by the Disaster Healthcare Disparities Workgroup of the American College of Emergency Physicians Disaster Preparedness and Response Committee. The committee workgroup conducted a literature review and chose articles most representative and demonstrative of solutions to disaster healthcare disparities found in a past workgroup product exploring disaster healthcare disparities seen in di...
Source: American Journal of Disaster Medicine - May 3, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Angela Pettit Cornelius Douglas Mark Char Leah Gustafson Ista Samantha Noll Frank Quintero Heather Rybasack-Smith Jennie Wang Robert P Weinberg Sharon E Mace Source Type: research

Disaster healthcare disparities solutions: Part 2-Response
Am J Disaster Med. 2024 Spring;19(2):101-108. doi: 10.5055/ajdm.0473.ABSTRACTThe purpose of this study was to explore the potential solutions for disaster healthcare disparities. This paper is the second of a three-part series that was written by the Disaster Healthcare Disparities Workgroup of the American College of Emergency Physicians Disaster Preparedness and Response Committee. The committee conducted a literature review and chose articles most representative and demonstrative of solutions to disaster healthcare disparities found in a past workgroup product. Many solutions for disaster healthcare disparities during d...
Source: American Journal of Disaster Medicine - May 3, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Angela Pettit Cornelius Douglas Mark Char Leah Gustafson Ista Samantha Noll Frank Quintero Heather Rybasack-Smith Jennie Wang Robert P Weinberg Sharon E Mace Source Type: research

Disaster healthcare disparities solutions: Part 3-Recovery and mitigation
Am J Disaster Med. 2024 Spring;19(2):109-117. doi: 10.5055/ajdm.0474.ABSTRACTThe purpose of this study was to explore the potential solutions for disaster healthcare disparities. This paper is the third of a three-part series that was written by the Disaster Healthcare Disparities Workgroup of the American College of Emergency Physicians Disaster Preparedness and Response Committee. The committee conducted a literature review and chose articles most representative and demonstrative of solutions to disaster healthcare disparities found in a past workgroup product. Many solutions for disaster healthcare disparities seen duri...
Source: American Journal of Disaster Medicine - May 3, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Angela Pettit Cornelius Douglas Mark Char Leah Gustafson Ista Samantha Noll Frank Quintero Heather Rybasack-Smith Jennie Wang Robert P Weinberg Sharon E Mace Source Type: research

Surgical capacity is disaster preparedness: A scoping review of how surgery and anesthesiology departments responded to COVID-19
CONCLUSION: Our review reflects the mechanisms by which hospital surgical systems responded to the initial stress of the COVID-19 pandemic and reinforced the many changes to hospital policy that occurred in the pandemic. Healthcare systems with robust surgical systems were better able to cope with the initial stress of the COVID-19 pandemic. The well-resourced health systems of HICs reported rapid and dynamic changes by providers to assist in and ultimately improve the care of patients during the pandemic. Surgical system strengthening will allow health systems to be more resilient and prepared for the next disaster.PMID:3...
Source: American Journal of Disaster Medicine - May 3, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Matthew T Hey Madeleine Carroll Lili B Steel Mayte Bryce-Alberti Radzi Hamzah Rachel E Wittenberg Anam Ehsan Hodan Abdi Latoya Stewart Raina Parikh Raisa Rauf Jacqueline Cellini Kiana Winslow Isaac G Alty Craig D McClain Geoffrey A Anderson Source Type: research

Stop the Bleed ® in medical schools: Early advocacy and promising results
CONCLUSIONS: Medical students were empowered by STB and have used hemorrhage-control skills on live victims. Medical students support efforts to include STB in medical education.PMID:38698511 | DOI:10.5055/ajdm.0477 (Source: American Journal of Disaster Medicine)
Source: American Journal of Disaster Medicine - May 3, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Jeremy Fridling Brad Chernock Tessa Goebel Alyssa Tutunjian Adam D Fox Jane Keating Lenworth Jacobs Source Type: research

Terrorist attacks against healthcare facilities involving hostages
This study shows that terrorist attacks against healthcare facilities that involve -hostage-taking have increased in frequency over the past 10 years and have global reach. Systems may still be underprepared for this potentially increasing phenomenon and require preparedness plans with education and simulated practice in place. Healthcare facilities should consider mitigation strategies such as preparedness drills and additional education.PMID:38698512 | DOI:10.5055/ajdm.0478 (Source: American Journal of Disaster Medicine)
Source: American Journal of Disaster Medicine - May 3, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Reed Macy Greg Jasani Reem Alfalasi Garrett Cavaliere Benjamin J Lawner Source Type: research

The Jerusalem tribune collapse incident: Challenges in the management of a pediatric mass casualty incident
CONCLUSION: Pediatric MCI management presents specific challenges. The lack of consistency in triage, registry, and management highlights the need for robust pediatric MCI training programs.PMID:38698513 | DOI:10.5055/ajdm.0479 (Source: American Journal of Disaster Medicine)
Source: American Journal of Disaster Medicine - May 3, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Naama Pines Saar Hashavya Miklosh Bala Kedar Asaf Lea Ohana-Sarna-Cahan Giora Weiser Bat El Shalem David Rekthman Shaden Salameh Source Type: research

Investigating health and treatment measures during the Arbaeen procession 2022: A qualitative study
CONCLUSION: Essential health issues in Arbaeen procession were identified in this research, which may be considered as an evidence-based guide for planners, planners, and executive managers of this religious community. The findings of this research may be used in other marches and public gatherings.PMID:38698514 | DOI:10.5055/ajdm.0453 (Source: American Journal of Disaster Medicine)
Source: American Journal of Disaster Medicine - May 3, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Saeed Nazari Hassan Araghizadeh Afzal Shamsi Mahdi Ghorbani Mahboobeh Afzali Hosein Mahdian Source Type: research

Terrorist attacks in Iran: A counter-terrorism medicine analysis
CONCLUSION: Due to a decreasing trend of terrorist incidents in Iran, we can state that national security and stability have improved in Iran. However, the development of security promotion policies and passive defense approaches can help prevent the occurrence of such incidents.PMID:38698515 | DOI:10.5055/ajdm.0464 (Source: American Journal of Disaster Medicine)
Source: American Journal of Disaster Medicine - May 3, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Hossein Armin Mahmoudreza Peyravi Milad Ahmadi Marzaleh Hadi Mahmoodi Iman Shakibkhah Esmaeil Ahmadi Source Type: research

Integrating the six C's of disaster response: Lessons from the mega terrorist attack on October 7, 2023
We describe how two emergency departments in Israel-Assuta Ashdod and the Hadassah Medical Center-Ein Kerem-responded to this disaster in the context of the six C's.PMID:38698516 | DOI:10.5055/ajdm.0476 (Source: American Journal of Disaster Medicine)
Source: American Journal of Disaster Medicine - May 3, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Debra Gershov West Evan Avraham Alpert George Braitberg Source Type: research

A faculty-led resident strike team as a force expander during disaster
This article qualitatively reviews the first published incidence of a faculty-led multispecialty resident strike team being used as a force expander in a disaster.PMID:38597642 | DOI:10.5055/ajdm.0467 (Source: American Journal of Disaster Medicine)
Source: American Journal of Disaster Medicine - April 10, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Angela P Cornelius Axel Rodrigues-Rosa Source Type: research

Perceptions regarding second wave of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic among Indian adults: A cross-sectional study
CONCLUSION: The public perception about reasons for second wave in India acknowledges both human and virus factors and highlights the importance of shared responsibility between citizens and government for controlling the pandemic.PMID:38597643 | DOI:10.5055/ajdm.0470 (Source: American Journal of Disaster Medicine)
Source: American Journal of Disaster Medicine - April 10, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Priyanka Sharma Anita Khokhar Shubham Mittal Source Type: research

Managing CBRN mass casualty incidents at hospitals-Find a simple solution for a complex problem: A pilot study
CONCLUSION: The presented concept is comprehensive and simple for a best possible care during CBRN incidents at hospitals. It ensures wet decontamination by Special Forces, while the technical requirements are created by the hospital.PMID:38597644 | DOI:10.5055/ajdm.0471 (Source: American Journal of Disaster Medicine)
Source: American Journal of Disaster Medicine - April 10, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Maximilian Kippnich Nora Schorscher Helmut Sattler Uwe Kippnich Patrick Meybohm Thomas Wurmb Source Type: research

A distinct immune cytokine profile is associated with morning cortisol and repeated stress
CONCLUSIONS: Altogether, these results help to identify important biomarkers that may help to improve long-term stress adaptation and prevent post-traumatic stress disorder following exposure to repeated stress.PMID:38597645 | DOI:10.5055/ajdm.0468 (Source: American Journal of Disaster Medicine)
Source: American Journal of Disaster Medicine - April 10, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Rebecca Ryznar Anthony LaPorta Spencer Cooper Nicholas Maher Christian Clodfelder Jeffrey Edwards Francina Towne K Dean Gubler Source Type: research