@article{ref1,
title="Operation Nightingale: the role of BMH Dharan following the 1988. Nepal earthquake, and some observations on Third World earthquake disaster relief missions",
journal="Journal of the Royal Army Medical Corps",
year="1990",
author="Guy, P. J. and Ineson, N. and Bailie, R. and Grimwood, A.",
volume="136",
number="1",
pages="7-18",
abstract="Following a large earthquake in Nepal, the experience of a small hospital in dealing with the resulting mass casualties is described. The value of pre-planning and effective triage of the injured is stressed, and aspects of surgical and medical care specific to earthquake victims discussed. Clinical and administrative challenges encountered in mounting a major relief exercise in a Third World setting are also described. frequent exercising of military hospitals and personnel in handling mass casualties is an applicable to civilian natural catastrophies as to battlefield medical support.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0035-8665",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}