Death in Large Numbers: The Science, Policy and Management of Mass Fatality Events - Tapa dura

Sinopsis

<strong>Mass fatality management and all-hazards preparedness, from planning to response</strong> Thousands of people die worldwide each year in mass fatality events. All-hazards preparedness is essential for both the management of mass fatalities and response to the needs of families. <em>Death in Large Numbers </em>provides critical information for those responsible for preparedness, response, and recovery operations in catastrophic incidents with mass fatalities. <em>Death in Large Numbers </em>is written by respected leaders and experts in mass fatality policy, planning, and incident response. It addresses the following disaster mitigation and preparedness issues:<ul><li> Chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive (CBRNE)</li><li> Role of the Disaster Mortuary Response Team (DMORT) </li><li> Mass fatality forensics</li><li> Mass casualty triage, management and surge capacity</li><li> Family Assistance Centers (FAC) </li><li> Issues specific to pandemics, terrorism and natural disaster fatalities</li><li> Morgue operations in a disaster</li><li> National policy and strategy applications of real-life epidemiological and outbreak scenarios</li><li> Interdependent organizational efforts to provide care (medical, psychological) and support</li><li> Education and training of health professionals in disaster medicine and public health</li><li> Community preparedness and resiliency in the face of mass fatality events</li></ul> <strong>Three sections cover mass fatality management topics:</strong><ul><li> Science: Discussion of core forensic sciences integral to mass fatality events. These include disaster victim identification (DVI) through DNA, dentition, bones, and handling and burial of contaminated remains. </li><li> Policy: Critical aspects of civil-military integration, legal, and financial ramifications of mass fatality events and their practical and policy implications. </li><li> Management: Operational and personnel management across various types of organizations, both public and private. </li></ul>

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