Prevention of Hypothermia in the Aftermath of Natural Disasters in Areas at Risk of Avalanches, Earthquakes, Tsunamis and Floods

Oshiro, Kazue; Tanioka, Yuichiro; Schweizer, Jürg; Zafren, Ken; Brugger, Hermann; Paal, Peter

doi:10.3390/ijerph19031098

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“…Catastrophic avalanches with large death tolls have included the serac fall on Mount Everest in 2014 that killed 16 Sherpas; the earthquake-caused avalanche at Everest Base Camp in 2015 that killed 22; the serac collapse on the Marmolada Glacier, Italy, in 2022 that killed 7; the avalanche in Rigopiano, Italy, in 2017 that killed 29; the avalanche in Galtur, Austria in 1999 that killed 31; an avalanche in Turkey in 2020 that killed 42 motorists followed by a second avalanche that killed 33 rescuers; and an avalanche in 2012 that killed 148 Pakistani Army members in the Siachen Glacier region. 6 A reasonable estimate of annual global avalanche deaths is 300 to 500, based on media reports, websites, and other sources, according to email correspondence with American avalanche expert Dale Atkins (January 10, 2023). Nonfatal avalanche events are extremely difficult to quantify because many accidents are not reported.…”

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Wilderness Medical Society Clinical Practice Guidelines for Prevention and Management of Avalanche and Nonavalanche Snow Burial Accidents: 2024 Update

Van Tilburg,

Paal,

Strapazzon

et al. 2023

Wilderness & Environmental Medicine

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To provide guidance to the general public, clinicians, and avalanche professionals about best practices, the Wilderness Medical Society convened an expert panel to revise the evidence-based guidelines for the prevention, rescue, and resuscitation of avalanche and nonavalanche snow burial victims. The original panel authored the Wilderness Medical Society Practice Guidelines for Prevention and Management of Avalanche and Nonavalanche Snow Burial Accidents in 2017. A second panel was convened to update these guidelines and make recommendations based on quality of supporting evidence.

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Wilderness Medical Society Clinical Practice Guidelines for Prevention and Management of Avalanche and Nonavalanche Snow Burial Accidents: 2024 Update

Van Tilburg,

Paal,

Strapazzon

et al. 2023

Wilderness & Environmental Medicine

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“…Since the earthquake occurred during the winter, there was a threat of hypothermia, a significant issue in natural disasters, as emphasized by Oshiro et al [9]. Patients were brought to the ER with heat-insulating blankets.…”

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The 2023 Turkey Earthquake: Management of 627 Pediatric Musculoskeletal Injuries in the First Month

Uluöz,

Gökmen

2023

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(1) Background: On 6February 2023, two consecutive earthquakes hit Kahramanmaraş and surrounding ten cities, killing over 50,000 people. We aimed to reveal the treatment process of pediatric patients admitted to Adana City Hospital (ACH) in the first month after the earthquake. (2) Methods: Demographic data of the patients, time of presentation to the emergency department, injury locations, treatment procedures, and patient file information were recorded retrospectively and evaluated statistically. (3) Results: There were 1246 patients under the age of 18. A total of 560 patients were hospitalized in the orthopedic clinic; 42% were admitted in the first 24 h and 58% in the first three days. Of these children, 69 (12%) were referred, 52 (10%) were transferred to other departments within the hospital, and 421 (75.2%) were discharged in stable condition. The number of patients with large bone fractures was 77 (34 open fractures). Fasciotomy surgery was performed on 131 patients, 78 of whom had bilateral procedures. Of the 31 patients who underwent amputation, 17 (55%) were performed within the first 24 h and 28 (90%) within the first week. (4) Conclusions: Almost all injured children are admitted to the hospital during the first few days after an earthquake. The management of earthquake injuries in pediatric patients requires specialized care and immediate attention during the treatment process.

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“…Whether it is a natural disaster or a bioterrorism attack, the response of the community to overcome a disaster should be collective using the talents of all the health care workers to the limits. Most of the injuries are sustained during the impact, and thus the greatest need for emergency care is required in the first few hours after disaster (9). Dentists, forming an important part of the health care community will be looked upon to perform potential service to the society in event of any mishap or disaster.…”

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Dental professionals’ attitude and willingness to respond during disaster events: a cross-sectional study

Gambhir

Goel²,

Singh

et al. 2022

Przegl Epidemiol

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INTRODUCTION. In the present times, natural and man-made threats have questioned our existence on this planet. Health care professionals need to be aware of all the procedures to follow during such an event that threatens to paralyze the entire community and should be able to respond effectively. OBJECTIVE. The present study was conducted to assess the willingness and attitude of dental professionals to render help during any disaster or catastrophic event. MATERIAL AND METHODS. The present cross-sectional study among 480 subjects who were residing in Tricity (Chandigarh, Mohali and Panchkula). Informed consent was taken from all the subjects. Systematic random sampling methodology was employed for selection for study sample. The study utilized a self-designed close-ended questionnaire written in English and verified by experts. The questionnaire was divided into two parts to collect the required information. The data was analyzed using SPSS software version 21; chi-square test and multiple regression analysis were used to arrive at the results. RESULTS. More than 85% of subjects had awareness regarding natural and manmade disasters. A positive response was given by 79.2% of subjects regarding willingness to help during disaster. Educational qualification of subjects was significantly associated with attitude towards some aspects of disaster response (p<0.05). Postgraduate subjects and subjects who were academicians were more willing to render help (OR: 2.18 & 3.65 respectively). CONCLUSIONS. The study emphasizes the need for educational and training programs for dentists’ regarding disaster management. A short course on emergency and disaster management can be included in undergraduate and postgraduate dental curriculum.

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Prevention of Hypothermia in the Aftermath of Natural Disasters in Areas at Risk of Avalanches, Earthquakes, Tsunamis and Floods

Cited by 17 publications

References 52 publications

Wilderness Medical Society Clinical Practice Guidelines for Prevention and Management of Avalanche and Nonavalanche Snow Burial Accidents: 2024 Update

Wilderness Medical Society Clinical Practice Guidelines for Prevention and Management of Avalanche and Nonavalanche Snow Burial Accidents: 2024 Update

The 2023 Turkey Earthquake: Management of 627 Pediatric Musculoskeletal Injuries in the First Month

Dental professionals’ attitude and willingness to respond during disaster events: a cross-sectional study

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