Conflict and catastrophe medicine : a practical guide /

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 e...

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Uniform Title:Conflict and catastrophe medicine (2014)
Other Authors: Ryan, James M., 1945- (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: London : Springer, [2014]
Edition:Third edition.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary: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.
Physical Description:1 online resource : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781447129271 (electronic bk.)
144712927X (electronic bk.)
1447129261
9781447129264