TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2019//
TI  - Special populations: disaster care considerations in chronically ill, pregnant, and morbidly obese patients
JO  - Critical care clinics
A1  - Dempsey, Timothy M.
A1  - Lapinsky, Stephanie C.
A1  - Melnychuk, Eric
A1  - Lapinsky, Stephen E.
A1  - Reed, Mary Jane
A1  - Niven, Alexander S.
SP  - 677
EP  - 695
VL  - 35
IS  - 4
N2  - 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>
LA  - en
SN  - 0749-0704
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ccc.2019.06.010
ID  - ref1
ER  -