EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Earthquake
Description of event Earthquakes are among the most devastating natural disasters. In many regions of the United States imperceptible earthquakes occur frequently. Historically, massive earthquakes have led to some of…
Hurricanes, Cyclones, and Typhoons
Description of event Hurricanes, cyclones, and typhoons are all tropical weather systems formed by overly warm water in tropical oceans. Each, characteristically, exhibits rotary circulation and can be described as…
Integration of Law Enforcement and Military Resources with the Emergency Response to a Terrorist Incident
In a terrorist incident, medical and rescue personnel will respond to locate, extricate, treat, and transport patients. Simultaneously, law enforcement resources will respond to investigate, interview, and collect evidence. Medical…
Introduction to Natural Disasters
This text is designed as a comprehensive study of disaster medicine that also includes ready-made resources for the practitioner of disaster medicine. The goal of this section is to provide…
Medicine beyond the Barricade
A SWAT team is a group of highly trained individuals used by their respective agency to complete missions that are beyond the scope and expertise of the general officer. The…
Preventive Medicine for Providers in High-Threat Environments
It can be said that the primary role of any tactical emergency medical support (TEMS) provider is to render aid so that others may remain in the fight. Mission success…
Tactical Emergency Medical Support
Tactical emergency medical support (TEMS) draws its roots from military medics in conflicts in the Napoleonic wars. Later conflicts, such as World Wars I and II, the Korean War, and…
Biological Attack
Bioterrorism can be broadly defined as the deliberate use of microbial agents or their toxins as weapons. The broad scope and mounting boldness of worldwide terrorism exemplified by the massive…