- Flood inundation and isolation differentially impact access to dialysis care. [Journal Article]Am J Disaster Med. 2024 Summer; 19(3):265-269.AJ
- CONCLUSIONS: Mapping the impact of flooding on access to dialysis center care in Delaware is important for identifying geographic areas and socially vulnerable populations at high risk for dialysis service disruptions in flooding events.
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- Disparities in disaster healthcare: A review through a pandemic lens. [Review]Am J Disaster Med. 2024 Summer; 19(3):251-263.AJ
- CONCLUSIONS: COVID-19 magnified and more fully exposed healthcare disparities. These disparities, although common, can be partially mitigated. Efforts are needed to better understand healthcare disparities brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic and to find solutions to address future pandemics across all four phases of a disaster.
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- Human well-being and animal welfare: Is there an ethical link to be implemented from the COVID-19 pandemic into the practice of emergency management? [Journal Article]Am J Disaster Med. 2024 Summer; 19(3):237-250.AJ
- Through the definition of risk management and its interpretation in multidimensional protection of humans and animals in emergencies and during disasters, in this article, the authors focus on the ethical links between human well-being and animal welfare in emergency and disaster risk management. Coronavirus disease 2019 and its impact on animal welfare are used to consistently demonstrate the li…
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- Health systems'resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic: A South African polio surveillance case study. [Journal Article]Am J Disaster Med. 2024 Summer; 19(3):225-235.AJ
- CONCLUSIONS: Immunization campaigns are key in maintaining coverage, with individualized approaches in supporting the provinces. The existing health systems' structures of countries are a critical determinant of response to pandemics regardless of the available resources. Therefore, to ensure that the health systems maintain a balance between containing pandemics like COVID-19 and maintaining its core business, we recommend the establishment of a public health structure from the national to the community level to respond to public health emergencies and the early integration of pandemic services into the day-to-day health systems' business.
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- The successful implementation of Stop the Bleed[®] in Guatemala. [Journal Article]Am J Disaster Med. 2024 Summer; 19(3):217-223.AJ
- CONCLUSIONS: Creating partnerships with key providers at different community levels leads to the successful implementation of public health initiatives. Further research should be geared at determining the course's dissemination by new instructors.
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- Preparation to provide healthcare in disasters in public hospitals in the district of Lima, Peru. [Multicenter Study]Am J Disaster Med. 2024 Summer; 19(3):207-215.AJ
- To assess the safety and degree of preparation of public hospitals in the district of Lima to provide healthcare in the event of disaster by studying their structural and nonstructural safety and their compliance with the established standards for the organization of the hospital's Emergency Operations Centers (EOCs).
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- Impact of Hurricane Maria on the mortality of patients admitted to the MICU at the VA Caribbean Healthcare System in Puerto Rico. [Journal Article]Am J Disaster Med. 2024 Summer; 19(3):197-206.AJ
- CONCLUSIONS: While Hurricane Maria did not significantly alter overall mortality rates in the MICU, the increase in cardiovascular deaths and more severe post-hurricane patient conditions underscore the need for enhanced disaster preparedness and response strategies in critical care settings.
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- Evaluation of just-in-time trauma training for international surgical military preparedness at a US Civilian Levell Trauma Center: A proof of concept. [Journal Article]
- Increasing global conflicts continue to heighten the need for increased focus on preparedness for military physicians and surgeons. Simulation has recently been adopted by civilian surgical trainees to offset the problem of increased work hour restrictions and shift the current focus toward minimally invasive techniques. We hypothesized that just-in-time trauma training, incorporating both focuse…
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- Integrating the six C's of disaster response: Lessons from the mega terrorist attack on October 7, 2023. [Journal Article]
- On October 7, 2023, over 2,500 Hamas terrorists infiltrated Israel from Gaza and killed over 1,400 people and injured 2,800, resulting in the largest terrorist attack in Israel's history. Several models describe the principles of managing a mass casualty event. One of them is an Australian construct known as the six C's. While command, control, and coordination are familiar concepts, the six C's …
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- Terrorist attacks in Iran: A counter-terrorism medicine analysis. [Journal Article]Am J Disaster Med. 2024 Spring; 19(2):161-174.AJ
- CONCLUSIONS: 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.
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- Investigating health and treatment measures during the Arbaeen procession 2022: A qualitative study. [Journal Article]Am J Disaster Med. 2024 Spring; 19(2):151-160.AJ
- CONCLUSIONS: 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.
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- The Jerusalem tribune collapse incident: Challenges in the management of a pediatric mass casualty incident. [Multicenter Study]Am J Disaster Med. 2024 Spring; 19(2):145-150.AJ
- CONCLUSIONS: Pediatric MCI management presents specific challenges. The lack of consistency in triage, registry, and management highlights the need for robust pediatric MCI training programs.
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- Terrorist attacks against healthcare facilities involving hostages. [Journal Article]Am J Disaster Med. 2024 Spring; 19(2):139-144.AJ
- CONCLUSIONS: 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.
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- Stop the Bleed® in medical schools: Early advocacy and promising results. [Multicenter Study]Am J Disaster Med. 2024 Spring; 19(2):131-137.AJ
- 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.
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- Surgical capacity is disaster preparedness: A scoping review of how surgery and anesthesiology departments responded to COVID-19. [Review]Am J Disaster Med. 2024 Spring; 19(2):119-130.AJ
- CONCLUSIONS: 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.
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