TY  - JOUR
PY  - 1990//
TI  - Operation Nightingale: the role of BMH Dharan following the 1988. Nepal earthquake, and some observations on Third World earthquake disaster relief missions
JO  - Journal of the Royal Army Medical Corps
A1  - Guy, P. J.
A1  - Ineson, N.
A1  - Bailie, R.
A1  - Grimwood, A.
SP  - 7
EP  - 18
VL  - 136
IS  - 1
N2  - 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>
LA  - en
SN  - 0035-8665
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -