#1 Disasters - Definition, Classification, Principles Flashcards
What is the “Normal” Definition of, Disasters?
- A rare event with sufficient magnitude
=> to create severe damage and many casualties
=> that overcomes our own ability to cope with the consequences
=> THEREFORE, we REQUIRE External help
What is the “WHO” Definition, of Disasters?
Sudden Ecological Phenomenon
=> of sufficient magnitude
=> to REQUIRE External Assistance
What is the “WHO” Classification, of Disasters?
1) Natural
2) Man-Made
3) Transport
4) Others
What is the “Normal” Classification, of Disasters?
1) Natural
2) Man-Made
3) Others
What are Examples of ‘Natural’ Disasters?
a) Meterological
=> Storms
=> Hurricanes
b) Tectonic
=> Earthquakes
=> Volcanoes
c) Topological
=> Avalanches
=> Landslides
What are Examples of ‘Man-Made’ Disasters?
a) Large Industrial Accidents
=> Chemical
=> Radiological
b) Transport Accidents
=> Road
=> Railway
c) Socio-economic
=> Famine
=> Financial Crisis
d) War => WMD
What are Examples of ‘Other’ Disasters?
a) Epidemics => AIDS
b) Ecological Disaster
=> Mass Poisoning
c) Collapsing of
=> Tunnels
=> Mines
=> Buildings
How many Principles of Disasters, are there?
6
What is the 1st Principle of Disaster?
All medical activities
=> are coordinated with all other rescue teams
=> in the unified rescue teams
What is the 2nd Principle of Disaster?
Provide as much help
=> to as many people
=> which is the main
objective.
What is the 3rd Principle of Disaster?
Medical teams safety
AND
Medical teams security
=> is of utmost importance.
What is the 4th Principle of Disaster?
Early hazard detection
=> followed by risk assessment and triage
=> are basics for disaster medical management and support, DMMS
What is the 5th Principle of Disaster?
Treatment commences in the affected area nearby
=> continues
during the medical evacuation
=> finalises in particular medical
facilities
=> depending on type and severity of the sufferers injuries (treatment evacuation system).
What is the 6th Principle of Disaster?
Lessons learnt
=> are an invaluable input
=> for the ongoing disaster medicine development.
