The most comprehensive resource of its kind, Ciottone's Disaster Medicine, 2nd Edition, thoroughly covers isolated domestic events as well as global disasters a

Whether switching on the TV, picking up a newspaper or simply logging on to the internet, one is constantly faced with images of natural disasters, conflict and

Written by more than 30 emergency physicians with first-hand experience handling medical care during disasters, this volume is the only single comprehensive ref

This is the definitive reference on disaster medicine, outlining areas of proficiency for health care professionals handling mass casualty crises.

While serving as a physician overseas in resource-poor countries, Dr. James Chambers recognized the need for a practical, portable reference for non-specialist