Conflict and catastrophe medicine a practical guide: Second edition

Abstract

The second revised, expanded and updated edition of Conflict and Catastrophe Medicine: A Practical Guide provides a framework for use by health professionals visiting a resource-constrained environment. Soon after the events of 9/11, conflicts have continued in the Middle East and Africa. Natural disasters of a staggering scale have occurred including tsunamis, earthquakes and hurricanes. Encompassing problems brought about by local conflict or natural disasters, this book covers preparation, organisation, logistics, treatment of major trauma and medical emergencies, and the special problems of delivering medicine in a hostile environment. Conflict and Catastrophe Medicine: A Practical Guide, Second Edition comprehensively tackles: self-preparation of health professionals to face a range of medical and related problems which occur in hostile and remote environments. war and disaster medicine, covering acute management, rehabilitation, reconstruction and prevention. bridging the fields of medicine, nursing, international relations, history, politics and economics. Other topics covered include nutrition, infection, trauma, psychiatry and psychological medicine and training. Book jacket. © Springer-Verlag London Limited 2002, 2009.