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Mass gathering medicine a guide to the medical management of large events edited by William J. Brady, Mark R. Sochor, Paul E. Pepe, John C. Maino II, K. Sophia Dyer
- Format:
- Book
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Emergency management.
- Crowds.
- Mass Gatherings.
- Disaster Planning--methods.
- Emergency Medical Services--organization & administration.
- Risk Management--methods.
- Mass Casualty Incidents--prevention & control.
- Disaster Medicine--methods.
- Medical Subjects:
- Mass Gatherings.
- Disaster Planning--methods.
- Emergency Medical Services--organization & administration.
- Risk Management--methods.
- Mass Casualty Incidents--prevention & control.
- Disaster Medicine--methods.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource
- Place of Publication:
- Cambridge, United Kingdom New York, NY Cambridge University Press 2024
- Summary:
- "The first textbook examining all aspects of mass gathering medicine from basic medical staffing to complex risk management. Covers specific types of events and adverse events such as terrorism, severe weather, and civil disobedience. A resource for emergency medicine and EMS professionals, large event planners, venue organizers, and administrators"-- Provided by publisher
- Contents:
- Chapter 1 An Introduction to Mass Gathering Medicine
- Chapter 2 Patient Care at Mass Gathering Events: Basic, Advanced, and Critical Care
- Chapter 3 Prediction of Medical Need and Event Risk Assessment at Mass Gathering Events
- Chapter 4 Medical Logistics and Operational Planning for Patient Care at Mass Gathering Events
- Chapter 5 Medical and Medical Support Staffing at Mass Gathering Events
- Chapter 6 Mass Gathering Medicine: Equipment and Planning Considerations
- Chapter 7 Incident Command System at Mass Gathering Events
- Chapter 8 Security and Other Nonmedical Logistical Support Issues at Mass Gathering Events
- Chapter 9 Understanding Local, State, and Federal Public Safety, Health Care, and Support Agencies
- Chapter 10 Common Themes and General Considerations across Mass Gathering Event Types
- Chapter 11 Mass Gathering Events: Youth, High School, Collegiate, Olympic, and Professional Sporting Events
- Chapter 12 Mass Gathering Events: Music Concerts and Festivals
- Chapter 13 Mass Gathering Events: Motor Sport Events
- Chapter 14 VIP and Executive Medicine Considerations at Mass Gathering Events
- Chapter 15 Mass Gathering Events: Community Events
- Chapter 16 Mass Gathering Events: Endurance Athletic Events
- Chapter 17 Mass Gathering Events: Extended Duration Events
- Chapter 18 At-Risk Populations within Mass Gathering Events
- Chapter 19 Crowd-Related Considerations at Mass Gathering Events: Management, Safety, and Dynamics
- Chapter 20 Civil Unrest and Terrorism Involving Mass Gathering Events
- Chapter 21 Impact of Weather and Climate Change on Mass Gathering Events
- Chapter 22 Occurrence of the Mass Casualty Incident at a Mass Gathering Event
- Chapter 23 Touring Medicine
- Chapter 24 Infectious Disease and Mass Gathering Medicine
- Chapter 25 Toxicology and Mass Gathering Medicine
- Chapter 26 Medicolegal Considerations in Mass Gathering Medicine
- Chapter 27 Business Considerations in Mass Gathering Medicine
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index
- Description based on online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on April 23, 2024)
- Other Format:
- Print version Mass gathering medicine
- ISBN:
- 9781009105156
- 1009105159
- 9781009116459
- 1009116452
- OCLC:
- 1415801443
- Access Restriction:
- Restricted for use by site license
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