Primary Care in Disasters Flashcards
Name the key vulnerable groups in a disaster
Nursing mothers, pregnant women, children and infants <5, the elderly
Name some chronic diseases to be aware of in the disaster environment
Diabetes, renal failure, cancer
What is an “epidemic threshold”?
The level of incidence above which a disease requires an urgent response
Name some primary health care preventative measures
Immunisation, water and sanitation, camp planning, shelter, outreach, home visitors
What is a “cold chain”?
A temperature dependent supply chain
Name the WHO four key principles of donation standards
- Donations should benefit the recipient
- Donations should be given with due respect for the authority
- There should be effective coordination between the donor and recipient
- The should be no double standard in quality
What is the Minimum Initial Service Package for reproductive health?
- Ensuring an organisation to lead the MISP
- Prevent and manage the consequences of sexual violence
- Reduce HIV transmission
- Prevent excess maternal and newborn morbidity and mortality
- Plan for comprehensive RH services to be integrated into primary health care
Name the key areas to address regarding the health of children
Nutrition Susceptibility to infectious disease Chronic disease Exploitation Protection Schooling and Play
What do you need for a vaccination programme?
Appropriate vaccines Appropriate number of vaccines Consideration of logistic chain Equipment Vaccination staff Vaccination centre/hub
At what age should you vaccinate against measles?
High risk: 6m-15y
Assume everyone has not been vaccinated as risk of additional booster is minimal
Revaccinate 6m babies at 9m
Do not vaccinate in under 6m as vaccine interferes with maternal antibodies
What is a primary stressor?
Stress that is inherent to the major incident and arising from events
What is a secondary stressor?
Stress derived from circumstances indirectly related to the incident
