Health Emergencies

Health Emergencies (Health Emergencies in Critical Situations)

Dariush Panjeh Ali (Researcher and Producer)

Abstract

Introduction: Given that health personnel play a significant role in preventing diseases, in crisis situations and difficult conditions, they certainly play a key and important role in preventing and referring people in need of health care. In this research work, an attempt has been made to prioritize the most important health topics and at the same time list and prepare the necessary equipment that a health worker, including a health worker and a health physician, needs, of course, to the extent of the information and research I, Dariush Panjeh Ali, have conducted.

Materials and Methods: This research work was conducted in the form of a question-and-answer interview study and a study of scientific sources.

Findings: Given that unexpected events and crisis conditions, where the principle of training and preparedness is the first priority and is less paid attention to in normal conditions, every health worker must always be prepared with the necessary equipment and tools. The need to carry a backpack for ordinary personnel, including drivers, crew, administrators, rescuers, and health personnel, including health workers, health workers up to PhDs, midwives up to PhDs, and general practitioners, for unexpected accidents, first of all for themselves and their families, and then for other people, so these two principles are absolutely necessary and obligatory. Important and noteworthy points: This work is purely a research work and is intended solely for study and does not and does not mean any interference in health, hospital, emergency, medical, and treatment matters. If any person uses it in any way, he must be accountable for his actions. The producer of this research work, Dariush Panjeh Ali, does not and will not have any customary, religious, or legal responsibility, and it does not and does not mean any economic or commercial efficiency. Discussion and Conclusion: Considering that a health worker when in In normal conditions, always and continuously maintain their fitness and readiness. In crisis situations, they can control fear and stress as a top priority, and even take charge of the health team in disasters and crises. Keywords: emergencies-disasters-health

Introduction: Definition of health emergencies: A set of health issues that require prevention as the first priority and prompt referral to a specialist for follow-up. The names of health emergencies (of course, from my own opinion and research) are presented in a list as follows: Cholera, acute flaccid paralysis, measles, rubella, diphtheria, pertussis, meningitis, tetanus, plague, typhus, yellow fever, malaria, botulism, anthrax, Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF), tuberculosis, leprosy, malaria, cutaneous leishmaniasis, fasciolosis, types of hepatitis, Calabar, diabetes, blood pressure, heart disease, asthma, kidney disease, any animal bite, any reptile or insect bite, thalassemia, types of cancer, goiter, mental illness (Suicide-aggression-schizophrenia-bipolar).

General measures required in all the above cases:

1-Manage anxiety and stress and stressors all through the process of the health worker's self-management. (Which the health worker should repeat in a practice manner before attending incidents and daily life situations).

2- Daily exercise for at least 30 minutes, of course, with the doctor's opinion for the health worker himself (both before and during the crisis, which can lead to stress management and increased self-confidence and efficiency).

3- Observing the health and safety of the health worker (using safety equipment and tools such as masks, gloves, protective glasses or face shields, protective gowns or robes, and protective shoes or slippers, also known as BSI).

4- In addition to the above, a health worker must have completed basic first aid and advanced first aid courses.

5- A health worker must always ask his legal issues, limits, and options from legal advisors and senior officials and act in accordance with his legal powers and limits.

6- A health worker should always prioritize his own health and, if he is unable to perform health tasks, he should inform a higher authority.

7- Before performing health measures, he should always be aware of the amount of facilities and equipment he needs, update the available equipment and resources, and in case of shortages, inform a higher authority to eliminate the deficiencies.

8- Carrying out relief and first aid measures in accordance with the law, if necessary.

9- Sending the injured person to medical centers in accordance with the law, if necessary.

General equipment required by all people: General and common equipment that all people should have individually and separately, including: Personal hygiene equipment, a place to store equipment that can be carried in a backpack. It is better if the size of the backpack is chosen according to the physical conditions of the people, individual blankets or sleeping bags, washable individual eating equipment (steel), food rations for 5 nights, 5 days of clean drinking water in a closed bottle, suitable half-length shoes, raincoats or ponchos, automatic individual tents for one person, survival equipment in nature and harsh conditions, first aid and first aid kits. Specialized equipment required: Equipment required by health workers and health workers up to doctors of health: vaccines required according to each region (which should be stored and transported in a cold box, observing the cold chain), drops and supplements, and diagnostic tests. Required equipment Physicians, paramedics, nurses, and emergency medical personnel are on the resuscitation trolley of every emergency medical center.

Obstetrics and Pediatrics Equipment: All nursing trolley equipment and resuscitation equipment, including delivery set, episiotomy set, dressing pack. Equipment required by a general practitioner: All nursing equipment and medicines (portable medicines and equipment, resuscitation trolley) including general medical equipment, otoscope and rhinoscope, as well as equipment and medicines required by a general practitioner, according to the doctor's own diagnosis and the standards of an emergency medical institution. Conclusion: Considering the above discussions, if a health worker implements the above items and carries the necessary equipment and tools, theoretically 50% and operationally at least 30% of the time wasted by a health worker can be saved and more efficiency can be achieved with less stress. Sources: *Medical Aid - Author David Werner - Translator Tavakoli Saberi - Eighth Edition 1993 - Maziar Publications *Dental Aid - Author Mary Dixon - Translator Farna Sayar - First Edition 1993 - Maziar Publications *Farsi Wikipedia 1396

* Pre-hospital First Aid and Rescue Course Manuscripts – Dariush Panjeh Ali 2009.

* Research Manuscripts, Questions and Answers, and Interviews in the Field of Emergency and Management with Experts from 2013 to 2019 – Dariush Panjeh Ali

* Research Manuscripts, Questions and Answers, and Interviews in the Field of Health and Vaccination from 2019 to 2022 – Dariush Panjeh Ali

* Pharmacy Technician – Dr. Mehran Maleki 2011