Katastrophenmedizin: Practical Guidance for Emergency Response and Disaster Management

Katastrophenmedizin, written by Henriette Rintelen, Thomas Luiz, Christian K. Lackner, Jörg Schmidt, and Per Kleist, provides concrete recommendations for a wide range of emergency response situations. This comprehensive guide is designed to help emergency responders, medical professionals, and crisis managers navigate the specific challenges of disaster response, covering medical, technical, and logistical aspects.

Tactical Guidance for Effective Emergency Response

• Time, space, and personnel management in emergency situations
• Specialized response strategies for vehicle accidents, technical rescues, and crowd control at mass events
• Building collapses, policing situations, and large-scale emergencies
• Infection control, chemical and radiation accidents, and critical infrastructure failures
• Risk assessment for large events and structural and legal challenges
• Psychosocial crisis intervention and ethical considerations

New in the 2nd edition:

• COVID-19 pandemic response and management
• Disaster response in developing countries
• Unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) in emergency response

Target Audience

This valuable resource is aimed at professionals involved in medical emergency response and disaster management, including:

• Leadership and command staff of emergency services, catastrophe protection, fire departments, and aid organizations
• Medical directors, organizational leaders, and group, squad, and task force commanders
• Public administration officials responsible for emergency services and catastrophe protection at the municipal and state level
• State and federal authorities, crisis management teams, and health departments
• Emergency planners for special events and emergency services
• Vocational schools and educational institutions for emergency services and healthcare professionals

Whether you’re a seasoned emergency responder or a crisis manager, Katastrophenmedizin provides the practical guidance and expertise you need to respond effectively in emergency situations.