Veterinary Disaster Response

by Editor: Wayne E. Wingfield (National Medical Response Team and Colorado State University ); Editor: Sally B. Palmer (Palmer's Animal Wellness Services and National Medical Response Team )

ISBN13:
9780813807270
ISBN10:
0813807271
Format: eBook
Copyright: 2009-04-01
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
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Summary

Veterinary Disaster Response is the essential guide to disaster training, preparation, planning, and recovery. The book takes a question-and-answer format to promote understanding and outline the steps for veterinary response to natural and man-made disasters. Veterinary Disaster Response is a must-have reference for anyone involved in disaster medicine, including veterinarians, veterinary technicians, veterinary students, animal control and shelter personnel, search and rescue personnel, and emergency response teams.

Training.
An Introduction to the Incident Command System
Leadership during a Disaster
Communications
Basic map, Compass, and GPS Skills
Records and Animal Identification
Veterinary Risk Assessment of the Disaster Site
Risk Communication and Dealing with the Media
Biosecurity Fundamentals for Animal Response Personnel in a Farm/Livestock Disaster
Veterinary Triage
Introduction to Weapons of Mass Destruction
Zoonosis and Zoonotic Diseases
Public Health
Hazardous Materials
Personal Protection Equipment
Basic Veterinary Decontamination: Who, What, Why?
Wildlife Handling
Domestic Animal Handling
Small Animal First Aid
Large Animal First Aid
Equine Emergency Sheltering
Companion Animal Sheltering
Disinfection for Avian, Large, and Small Animal Facilities
Pain Management in Veterinary Disaster Medicine
Humane Euthanasia of Animals
Carcass Disposal following a Veterinary Disaster
Planning.
Elements of a Disaster Plan for Animals
Disaster Planning for Private Practice
Community Animal Emergency Planning
State Response to Disasters
State Animal and Agricultural Emergency Programs
Federal Response to Veterinary Disasters
Military Role in Veterinary Disaster Response
Preparation.
Family versus Business during a Disaster
Preparing Your Practice for an Impending Disaster
Preparing the Farm and Animals for a Disaster
Noah's Burden - A Prolegomenon to the Ethics of Veterinary Disaster Response
Recovery.
Care for the Caregiver: Psychological and Emotional Factors in Veterinary Disaster Response
Disaster Assistance for Homeowners, Renters, and Business Owners
American Veterinary Medical Foundation Disaster Assistance
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