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  • Public Health
  • Emergency Management

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  • Mass disasters, both natural and technological, regularly impact populated areas, leading to significant casualties, economic damage, and environmental harm.
  • The increasing frequency and severity of disasters necessitate robust strategies for mitigating their impact.

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  • To provide a comprehensive overview of the challenges posed by mass disasters.
  • To outline essential principles for maximizing life-saving efforts in the aftermath of natural and man-made mega-disasters.

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  • This review synthesizes existing knowledge on disaster medicine principles.
  • It examines the spectrum of medical problems and effective response strategies.

Main Results:

  • Medical issues following disasters can be acute, chronic, or acute-on-chronic, varying in specificity.
  • Effective disaster response hinges on pre-disaster preparation and timely medical interventions at national and regional levels.

Conclusions:

  • Disaster medicine presents unique challenges, including resource scarcity and ethical dilemmas, distinguishing it from routine practice.
  • Adherence to disaster medicine principles is crucial for minimizing medical, logistical, ethical, and legal complications and saving lives.