Essentials of Disaster Anesthesia

Whether a mass casualty, earthquake or weather event at home, or a disaster abroad, proper preparation is essential for providing high-quality care. This concise guide brings together the views and knowledge of experienced responders to offer a much-needed review of the essential elements of anesthesia and intensive care for disasters and austere environments. Combining academic theory and practical advice, the book covers topics such as emergency and trauma surgery; airway management; chemical, biological and radiological exposure; personal protective equipment; and the psychological impact of working in the operating room in disaster situations. As successful care depends on the incident response team working collaboratively, the text also covers emergency communications, infrastructure preservation, and topics relevant to other medical specialists such as pain management and obstetrics. Featuring numerous high-quality illustrations, Essentials of Disaster Anesthesia is a vital, relevant resource for anesthetists, emergency physicians, nurses, and ancillary personnel.

Joseph McIsaac is Clinical Professor of Anesthesiology, University of Connecticut School of Medicine, Connecticut, USA. Having spent almost 18 years as a military medical officer, he continues in part-time government service with the US National Disaster Medical System. He is a member of the American Society of Anesthesiologists Committee on Trauma and Emergency Preparedness, and is a founding Board Member of the Trauma Anesthesiology Society.

Kelly McQueen is Professor and Chair of the Department of Anesthesiology at University of Wisconsin–Madison, Wisconsin, USA. She is the Founder and Inaugural President of the Alliance for Surgery and Anesthesia Presence, a collective member society of the International Surgical Society, and Founder and President of The Global Surgical Consortium. She serves on the World Federation of Societies of Anaesthesia Publications Committee, and previously served as the President of the Arizona Society of Anesthesiologists, and the Chair of the American Society of Anesthesiologists Committee on Global Humanitarian Outreach.

Corry 'Jeb' Kucik is a Captain in the U.S. Navy Medical Corps, currently serving as Chief Medical Officer, Naval Health Clinic Oak Harbor, Washington, USA. An Associate Professor and member of the Navy's Global Health Engagement Specialist community, Dr. Kucik has served as an instructor at the Navy Trauma Training Center; as Co-Director of the Navy Surgeon General Assessment Cell; as Senior Intensivist and Medical Intelligence Representative at the NATO Role 3 Multinational Medical Unit, Kandahar, Afghanistan; as Intensive Care Unit Director, Chair of the Medical Executive Committee, and Chief Medical Officer at Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton (NHCP), California; and as a Flight Surgeon and Diving Medical Officer with various military and other federal entities. He is board certified in Anesthesiology, Critical Care, and Undersea/Hyperbaric Medicine.