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. 2013 Apr;3(2):130-42.
doi: 10.4103/2229-5151.114273.

Wind disasters: A comprehensive review of current management strategies

Raffaele Marchigiani  1 , Stephanie Gordy, James Cipolla, Raeanna C Adams, David C Evans, Christy Stehly, Sagar Galwankar, Sarah Russell, Alan P Marco, Nicholas Kman, Sanjeev Bhoi, Stanislaw P A Stawicki, Thomas J Papadimos
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Wind disasters: A comprehensive review of current management strategies

Raffaele Marchigiani et al. Int J Crit Illn Inj Sci. 2013 Apr.

Abstract

Wind disasters are responsible for tremendous physical destruction, injury, loss of life and economic damage. In this review, we discuss disaster preparedness and effective medical response to wind disasters. The epidemiology of disease and injury patterns observed in the early and late phases of wind disasters are reviewed. The authors highlight the importance of advance planning and adequate preparation as well as prompt and well-organized response to potential damage involving healthcare infrastructure and the associated consequences to the medical response system. Ways to minimize both the extent of infrastructure damage and its effects on the healthcare system are discussed, focusing on lessons learned from recent major wind disasters around the globe. Finally, aspects of healthcare delivery in disaster zones are reviewed.

Keywords: Comprehensive review; cyclone; disaster management; disaster preparedness; epidemiology; hurricane; injury patterns; tornado; wind disaster; wind disaster management.

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Conflict of Interest: None declared.

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An example of a portable drawover vaporizer (Left) similar to devices used by military organizations. Such devices can function without electricity or a compressed gas source. When electricity is available and formal ventilator support is needed, a portable mechanical ventilator (Right) can be used with the drawover vaporizer. Such portable ventilators can be used with or without compressed gas
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