Disasters, Terrorism, and You

by Steven Rothrock, Ralph Zanfardino

Overview

Be prepared for any minor or major disaster with this new guide. Natural disasters, man-made disasters and terrorism are constant threats in our society no matter where you live. This book details everything you need to know to prepare for and survive these events.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
• Preparation and planning for evacuations or sheltering in a safe location in case of disaster
• Disaster supplies and first aid kits for all weather and situations
• Contacts for major health, local, state, and federal relief and health agencies
• How to perform search and rescue and whom to contact for major search and rescue assistance
• Preventing and managing illness and injury during disasters and terror events
• How to identify, prevent illness and injury, and manage exposure to terrorism
• Basic first aid and triage or sorting of large groups of ill or injured
• Decontamination and antidotes for biologic, chemical, and radiation exposures

Product Details

BN ID:	2940014527316
Publisher:	Compact Medical Guides
Publication date:	04/18/2012
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	258
File size:	4 MB

About the Author

Ralph Zanfardino graduated from the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications with a Bachelors of Science degree in 1991 and worked as both a staff and freelance writer in newspaper and advertising. Mr. Zanfardino attained his Masters of Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Florida College Of Medicine in 1999. Since graduating he has worked in emergency medicine full time. He is currently the co-founder and serves as the Director of Communications for Health News Observer LLC. He serves as a consultant to the medical publishing company, Compact Medical Guides, LLC and has co-authored multiple articles about medical topics in addition to Disasters, Terrorism, & You, a lay person’s guide to surviving disaster and terror events.

Steven G. Rothrock MD, FACEP, FAAP is a Professor of Emergency Medicine and is board certified in emergency medicine and pediatric emergency medicine. He graduated from Florida State University, then the University of South Florida College of Medicine where he was elected into the National Medical Honor Society (A.O.A.) and completed his residency in Southern California. He has authored over 150 peer reviewed articles, chapters and abstracts and 15 medical books. He received the National Teaching Faculty Award from the American College of Emergency Physicians and was selected Teacher of the Year at several residency training programs. He has served on the editorial board, served as reviewer and received awards for being a top reviewer for multiple scientific medical journals.