CDC Blast Injury (Medical)

CDC Blast Injury 1.0

Device: iOS Universal

Category: Medical

Price: Free, Version: 1.0 (iTunes)



Description:



In an instant, explosions such as bombings and blasts can cause chaos and produce many life-threatening injuries and fatalities. Prehospital and hospital healthcare providers play critical roles in assessing and treating injuries immediately after mass casualty explosive events. Public health professionals must expect challenges in caring for the surge of victims after a terrorist bombing. This application is designed to help healthcare providers and public health professionals treat injuries, prepare for blast events, and save lives.



Professionals can use this app to access critical guidance during an emergency, even if communication networks are down.



Content for prehospital and hospital healthcare providers:

oEssential information for understanding explosions

oInformation about the clinical management of blast injuries

oSpecial populations treatment considerations (e.g., women who are pregnant, children)

oEmergency management solutions

oPersonal safety information

oOn-the-scene emergency response guidance



Content for public health professionals:

oEssential information for understanding explosions

oEmergency management solutions

oMedical surge capacity guidance including information on facilitating health systems emergency communication



Download this application for easy access to CDC’s blast injury information.



CDC Blast Injury







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