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Table of Contents

Working group vii

Contributors to first edition viii

Preface to the second edition ix

Preface to the first edition x

Contact details and further information xi

How to use your textbook xii

PART 1: Introduction 1

1 The epidemiology and incidence of major incidents 3

2 Are we ready for the next major incident? 11

3 The structured approach to the hospital response 15

PART 2: Preparation 21

4 Planning for major incidents 23

5 Major incident equipment 27

6 Training 33

PART 3: Management 37

7 The scaleable hierarchy concept 39

8 The clinical hierarchy 43

9 The nursing hierarchy 55

10 The management hierarchy 65

PART 4: Support 79

11 Declaring a major incident and activating the plan 81

12 The reception phase 87

13 Triage 97

14 The definitive care phase 107

15 The recovery phase 111

PART 5: Special incidents 115

16 Incidents involving hazardous chemicals 117

17 Incidents involving a large number of burns 129

18 Incidents involving large numbers of children 139

Template annexe of local highlights 149

Glossary 159

Index 161

Major Incident Medical Management and Support

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      Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd
      Published 21 December 2018
      ISBN-13 9781119501015
      978-1119501015
      ISBN-10 1119501016
      Also in:
      Accident and emergency medicine

      Description

      Book Synopsis


      Table of Contents

      Working group vii

      Contributors to first edition viii

      Preface to the second edition ix

      Preface to the first edition x

      Contact details and further information xi

      How to use your textbook xii

      PART 1: Introduction 1

      1 The epidemiology and incidence of major incidents 3

      2 Are we ready for the next major incident? 11

      3 The structured approach to the hospital response 15

      PART 2: Preparation 21

      4 Planning for major incidents 23

      5 Major incident equipment 27

      6 Training 33

      PART 3: Management 37

      7 The scaleable hierarchy concept 39

      8 The clinical hierarchy 43

      9 The nursing hierarchy 55

      10 The management hierarchy 65

      PART 4: Support 79

      11 Declaring a major incident and activating the plan 81

      12 The reception phase 87

      13 Triage 97

      14 The definitive care phase 107

      15 The recovery phase 111

      PART 5: Special incidents 115

      16 Incidents involving hazardous chemicals 117

      17 Incidents involving a large number of burns 129

      18 Incidents involving large numbers of children 139

      Template annexe of local highlights 149

      Glossary 159

      Index 161

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