Orthopedics in Disasters : Orthopedic Injuries in Natural Disasters and Mass Casualty Events

This book is the first to address specifically the mechanisms and treatment of orthopedic injuries due to natural disasters and other mass casualty events. Casualty management is discussed in a range of contexts, from earthquakes and tsunamis to terror attacks and combat situations. Organizational aspects are addressed, general treatment principles are documented, and the management of a variety of orthopedic injuries is described with the aid of numerous illustrations. The book will serve as an invaluable source of practical knowledge for a broad spectrum of medical and other staff, including emergency personnel, orthopedic and trauma surgeons, general practitioners, medical students, and professionals working for the military, government bodies, and NGOs.​ Front Matter....Pages i-xx Front Matter....Pages 1-1 Introduction....Pages 3-5 Epidemiology and History of Natural Disasters and Mass Casualties....Pages 7-20 Warfare Medicine: Historical Perspectives....Pages 21-28 Emergency Medical Services....Pages 29-35 Treatment Capabilities of Field Hospitals at War and Mass-Casualty Disasters....Pages 37-46 Role of Government and NGOs....Pages 47-59 Civilian Hospital Role in Mass Casualty Event (MCE)....Pages 61-81 Individual Preparedness in Disaster Response....Pages 83-95 Orthopedic Equipment Needs in Disaster Setting....Pages 97-106 Front Matter....Pages 107-107 Traumatic Injuries During Earthquakes....Pages 109-121 Tsunami and Flood....Pages 123-126 Nuclear Disasters....Pages 127-136 Orthopedic Injuries in Transportation Disasters....Pages 137-145 Terror-Related Trauma....Pages 147-162 Front Matter....Pages 163-163 Battlefield Triage....Pages 165-175 Fluid Resuscitation in Mass Casualty Incident....Pages 177-184 Transfusion Service and Blood Banking in Natural Disasters....Pages 185-190 Diagnostic Imaging in Mass Casualty Events....Pages 191-203 Mass Casualties and Damage Control Orthopedics....Pages 205-215 Prevention of Infection in Open Fractures in Mass Disasters....Pages 217-224 Front Matter....Pages 163-163 Primary Skeletal Stabilization and Role of External Fixations....Pages 225-235 Crush Injury and Crush Syndrome in an Earthquake Disaster Zone....Pages 237-241 Wound Care: From Primary Debridement to Final Reconstruction....Pages 243-253 Vascular Injuries and Replantation....Pages 255-268 Blast and Fragment Injuries of the Musculoskeletal System....Pages 269-280 The Role of the Anesthesiologist in the Response to Mass Casualty Catastrophic Events....Pages 281-287 Front Matter....Pages 289-289 Hand and Wrist Injuries....Pages 291-304 Management of Mangled Extremities....Pages 305-320 Limb Salvage: Lower Extremity....Pages 321-336 Foot and Ankle Trauma: From the Crush to the Missed and Neglected Injuries....Pages 337-356 Spine Injuries in Mass Casualties....Pages 357-362 Pelvic and Acetabular Trauma....Pages 363-384 Amputations in Disasters....Pages 385-410 Nonunion and Osteomyelitis Following Fractures....Pages 411-436 Front Matter....Pages 437-437 An Overview: Pediatric Trauma During Natural and Man-Made Disasters....Pages 439-443 Pediatric Trauma in Earthquakes: General Principles of Care in Pediatric Trauma During Earthquakes....Pages 445-452 Anesthesiology and Resuscitation in Children During Earthquakes....Pages 453-464 Medical Care for Children with Skeletal Injuries After Earthquakes....Pages 465-478 Crush Syndrome in Children....Pages 479-487 Amputations in Children with Severe Trauma....Pages 489-500 Front Matter....Pages 437-437 Spine Trauma in Children in Earthquakes....Pages 501-512 Severe Fractures and Pediatric Orthopedic Trauma in Disasters and Mass Casualties....Pages 513-530 Front Matter....Pages 531-531 Prosthetic Rehabilitation in Disaster Areas....Pages 533-539 Education and Training in War Surgery and Disaster Management....Pages 541-552 Terminology and Resources for Disaster Orthopedics....Pages 553-578 Back Matter....Pages 579-591 This book is the first to address specifically the mechanisms and treatment of orthopedic injuries due to natural disasters and other mass casualty events. Casualty management is discussed in a range of contexts, including earthquakes, tsunamis, floods, radiation incidents, transportation disasters, terror attacks, and combat situations. Organizational aspects are addressed, general treatment principles are documented in detail, and the management of a variety of orthopedic injuries is described with the aid of numerous illustrations. The book will serve as an invaluable source of practical knowledge for a broad spectrum of medical and other staff, including emergency personnel, orthopedic and trauma surgeons, general practitioners, medical students, and professionals working for the military, government bodies, and NGOs.