
Referral Pathway for the Patients with Maxillofacial Trauma in Emergency Health Response
Author(s) -
N. V. Nechaeva
Publication year - 2021
Language(s) - English
DOI - 10.54026/crem/1010
Subject(s) - medical emergency , preparedness , emergency management , referral , mass casualty incident , health care , triage , medicine , terrorism , business , nursing , political science , poison control , suicide prevention , law
Healthcare and logistical needs in emergencies have been acknowledged. The professionalism and standards of care for disaster-affected are improved by the World Health Organization Emergency Medical Team (EMT), The International Committee of the Red Cross, Médecins sans Frontiers, and other initiatives. Mass casualty incidents resulting in maxillofacial injuries establish unique challenges. Maxillofacial management benefits from specialist knowledge, expert skills, and timely Availability of X-Ray resources. The need to strengthen craniofacial care capability is evident. Despite Russian Federation having well-established disaster management plans, including specific maxillofacial surgery implementation, many medical, supply, and logistic points stay unestablished in places where mass casualty events occur. Progressing globally relevant recommendations is the main part of addressing this deficit and Reinforcing preparedness to face such disasters.