Ciottone’s Disaster Medicine: A Comprehensive Guide to Disaster Response and Management

Edited by renowned experts in the field, Dr. Gregory R. Ciottone, Dr. Paul D. Biddinger, Dr. Robert G. Darling, Dr. Saleh Fares, Dr. Mark E. Keim, Dr. Michael S. Molloy, and Dr. Selim Suner, Ciottone’s Disaster Medicine, 2nd Edition is the most authoritative and exhaustive resource on disaster medicine and management. This seminal work covers a wide range of topics, from isolated domestic events to global disasters and humanitarian crises.

Comprehensive Coverage of Disaster Medicine and Management

This book is divided into two parts, offering an A-to-Z resource for every aspect of disaster medicine and management. Part 1 provides an in-depth exploration of the preparation, assessment, and management of both natural and man-made disasters, including terrorist attacks and the threat of biological warfare. Part 2 features an exhaustive compilation of every conceivable disaster event, organized to facilitate quick reference in real-time settings.

Key Concepts in Disaster Medicine and Management

• Identification of risks
• Organizational preparedness
• Equipment planning
• Disaster education and training
• Disaster risk reduction
• Tactical EMS
• Hazard vulnerability analysis
• Impact of disaster on children

This book also delves into the chemical and biologic weapons known to exist today, as well as how to best manage possible future events and scenarios for which there is no precedent.

Man-Made Disasters and Terrorist Events

New sections in this edition include topics unique to terrorist events and high-threat disaster response and operational medicine, covering tactical and military medicine.

Lessons Learned from Recent Disasters

Get a concise overview of lessons learned by responders to recent disasters such as the earthquake in Haiti, Hurricane Sandy, the 2014 Ebola outbreak, and active shooter events like Sandy Hook, CT, and Aurora, CO.

Emerging Topics in Disaster Response

Stay up-to-date with the latest technologies and topics, including:

• The use of social media in disaster response
• Mobile disaster applications
• Disaster nursing
• Crisis leadership
• Medical simulation in disaster preparedness
• Disaster and climate change
• The role of non-governmental agencies (NGOs) in disaster response

Ciottone’s Disaster Medicine, 2nd Edition is an indispensable resource for all professionals involved in disaster response and management, providing timely and comprehensive information to ensure preparedness and effective response to any disaster scenario.

Book Details:

• Hardcover: 1072 pages
• Publisher: Elsevier
• Publication Date: November 27, 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0323286658
• ISBN-13: 978-0323286657