Description
Book SynopsisA handy, well illustrated aide memoire for any disaster situation Provides rapid access to 80 easy to remember rules for a multiple casualty event Presents each rule followed by concise yet authoritative, evidence-based explanations and guidance A companion to the popular Trauma Rules, 2nd edition (9780727916495) .
Trade Review"In twelve short chapters, this excellent and concise pocke-sized book presents 80 ‘disaster rules' concerning triage after chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear incidents". (Emergency Nurse, 1 March 2011)
Table of ContentsIntroduction.
Chapter 1 Golden Rules.
Chapter 2 Command and Control Rules.
Chapter 3 Safety Rules.
Chapter 4 Communication Rules.
Chapter 5 Assessment Rules.
Chapter 6 Triage Rules.
Chapter 7 Treatment Rules.
Chapter 8 Transport Rules.
Chapter 9 Hospital Rules.
Chapter 10 Mass Gatherings Rules.
Chapter 11 Special Incidents Rules.
Chapter 12 The Last Rule.
Index.
