@article{ref1,
title="Special populations: disaster care considerations in chronically ill, pregnant, and morbidly obese patients",
journal="Critical care clinics",
year="2019",
author="Dempsey, Timothy M. and Lapinsky, Stephanie C. and Melnychuk, Eric and Lapinsky, Stephen E. and Reed, Mary Jane and Niven, Alexander S.",
volume="35",
number="4",
pages="677-695",
abstract="Special populations, which include the morbidly obese and patients with chronic, complex medical conditions that require long-term health care services and infrastructure, are at increased risk for morbidity and mortality when these services are disrupted during a disaster. Past experiences have identified significant challenges in restoring necessary care services to these patients following major environmental events. This article describes the impact of disasters on special populations, provides a framework for future disaster preparation and planning, and identifies areas in need of further research. Gravid patients, who are often overlooked in disaster planning and preparation, are also discussed.<br><br>Copyright © 2019 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0749-0704",
doi="10.1016/j.ccc.2019.06.010",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ccc.2019.06.010"
}