Ciottone's Disaster Medicine

A comprehensive and authoritative reference in disaster medicine that addresses preparedness, assessment, response, and recovery for both natural and man-made disasters. The book covers domestic and global disaster events, humanitarian crises, terrorism, and chemical and biological threats, integrating public health, emergency medicine, and operational management perspectives. It includes practical guidance, lessons learned from major recent disasters, and discussion of emerging topics such as disaster risk reduction, tactical EMS, disaster nursing, crisis leadership, and the use of modern technologies in disaster response. Designed for clinicians, emergency responders, public health professionals, and disaster planners.