Engagement and education: care of the critically ill and injured during pandemics and disasters: CHEST consensus statement.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Engagement and education of ICU clinicians in disaster preparedness is fragmented by time constraints and institutional barriers and frequently occurs during a disaster. We reviewed the existing literature from 2007 to April 2013 and expert opinions about clinician engagement and education for critical care during a pandemic or disaster and offer suggestions for integrating ICU clinicians into planning and response. The suggestions in this article are important for all of those involved in a pandemic or large-scale disaster with multiple critically ill or injured patients, including front-line clinicians, hospital administrators, and public health or government officials.

Methods

A systematic literature review was performed and suggestions formulated according to

SUBMITTER: Devereaux AV 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4504247 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature