Biomedical subjects

L Gans

Publications and source records attributed to L Gans.

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PubMed1996

Triage: techniques and applications in decision making.

Correct decision making may have far-reaching consequences. Triage is an area in which decision-makers must know what they are doing, why they are doing it, and which actions to take to achieve a satisfactory outcome. Triage has its origins in military history and today is used in a variety of medical settings. In this article we focus on the role of triage in disaster situations, its application in military settings, and its use in disaster medicine. Useful concepts enabling correct decision making by the triage officer include the application of computer technology and a review of methods of patient categorization. The dynamic nature of triage and the role of the triage officer as part of a team approach to disaster patient management are highlighted. We explore techniques for the successful training and education of triage officers and investigate a model of the emergency physician as the triage officer.

Decision Making↗

PubMed1996

Management of unique clinical entities in disaster medicine.

This article discusses the management of clinical problems encountered particularly in disasters. These include the principles of multiple-casualty triage, and field and hospital management of blast injury, crush syndrome, compartment syndrome, particulate inhalation, and traumatic asphyxiation. The indications for extraordinary measures, such as field amputation, are detailed. A brief review of the causes and epidemiology of these entities is provided, with emphasis on the clinical management in the disaster setting.

Blast Injuries↗

PubMed1994

Disasters within hospitals.

Hospital disaster planning should encompass events that affect the safety of the hospital environment and address those measures that ensure the availability of necessary services. Although most of the emphasis has been placed on general disaster planning, there is little written about disasters occurring within a hospital. In recent years, several incidents at our medical center involving fire, flood, and power failure resulted in a reevaluation of our preparedness to handle such situations. These experiences prompted this discussion and literature review of internal disaster plan because it is likely that at some time an internal emergency may occur.

Disaster Planning↗