Are we prepared for
a blast?
In an instant, an explosion or blast can wreak havoc; causing numerous injuries not commonly seen after natural disasters such as floods or hurricanes. And unfortunately, as many of us see daily through news reports, explosions are by far the most common cause of injuries associated with terrorism. While we hope that these types of events will not occur, we also feel it is important to be prepared. As part of National Preparedness Month, we encourage health care providers and health care systems to review and update their emergency plans and to learn more about the essential facts on the treatment of blast injuries. To help with this, we have developed fact sheets and training tools for health care providers that can help reduce injuries from bombings. We have also been providing trainings nationally and internationally to teach health care providers about blast injury preparedness and response. Below are some of the key facts:
1. Prepare an emergency kit. 2. Create a family emergency plan. Posted by: Ileana Arias, Tuesday, Sep 07, 03:30 pm ETT |
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