disaster management stages

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  1. 2. Medical personnel quickly assess the condition of each patient to determine the level of care needed. This assessment is often done in a rapid and systematic manner.
  2. 6. are the key stages of disaster management, and they are essential for effectively addressing and recovering from disasters.
  3. 8. is a critical component of disaster management that involves prioritizing and allocating resources to individuals based on the severity of their injuries or medical conditions. It is particularly important in situations where there are more patients than resources available.
  4. 10. (Green): These patients have minor injuries or illnesses and can typically wait for treatment. They are in stable condition.
  5. 11. This stage involves activities and measures taken to be ready for a disaster before it occurs. It includes planning, training, and resource allocation.
  6. 13. When a disaster occurs, this stage focuses on immediate actions to save lives and protect property. It includes actions like search and rescue, providing medical care, and ensuring public safety.
  7. 14. in disaster management
  8. 15. is a challenging and emotionally demanding process, especially in large-scale disasters. It requires training, experience, and the ability to make quick, sometimes difficult decisions. The goal of triage is to maximize the number of lives saved and to provide the best possible care with the available resources.
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  1. 1. Once patients are categorized, medical personnel provide appropriate care based on their triage category. Immediate patients receive treatment first, followed by delayed, then minimal.
  2. 3. (Black): Unfortunately, in some cases, there may be patients with injuries or conditions that are so severe that they are not expected to survive. These patients may receive comfort care and emotional support.
  3. 4. In this stage, efforts are made to reduce the impact and severity of a disaster. This can involve measures such as building codes, land-use planning, and hazard reduction.
  4. 5. are the basic principles of triage in disaster management:
  5. 7. (Yellow): These patients have serious injuries or conditions that are not immediately life-threatening. They can wait for treatment but still require medical attention.
  6. 9. (Red): These are patients with life-threatening injuries or conditions who require immediate attention. They have the highest priority for treatment.
  7. 11. Patients are categorized into different groups based on the severity of their injuries or illnesses. The categories typically used are:
  8. 12. After the disaster, the recovery stage involves efforts to rebuild and restore affected communities. This can include rebuilding infrastructure, restoring essential services, and providing support to affected individuals and families.