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Showing 1 to 20 of 277 for “"Emergencies"”.
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The revolving door of epilepsy emergencies
… thesis explores the revolving doors of epilepsy emergencies, focusing on the key factors that contribute to repeated attendances at emergency departments (ED) following seizures. The study is based on five peer-reviewed journal articles that provide a comprehensive review of current evidence, …
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Pharmacists' Preparedness For Acute Medical Emergencies
… pharmacists are to respond to acute medical emergencies, as well as their perceived efficacy in addressing these situations. Specifically, it considered what training pharmacists have for responding to medical emergencies, what emergency medical equipment pharmacies have on-hand, the …
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Evacuation Modelling of Mixed-Ability Populations in Fire Emergencies
… to study the movement of occupants during emergencies since the exposure of people to fires for experimental purposes is unethical. However, many evacuation models have ignored the effects of disability on escape potential and therefore tend to predict optimal evacuation times. Moreover, …
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Capnography : principles, applications and uses in trauma and emergencies
Aims: To assess the level of knowledge and use of capnography among medical personnel in emergency departments in the Western Cape; To assess the cost effectiveness of capnography in emergency departments; To make recommendations to emergency departments in the Western Cape on capnography.
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Training Pre-Licensure Nursing Students As First Responders In Clinical Emergencies
… the role of first responders during clinical emergencies in the pre-licensure curricula. A literature search shows positive outcomes of increased knowledge, skills competences, and confidence, and that additional education training of the role of the first responder was needed. While there are …
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Navigating holostic and sustainable learning:Challenges and opportunities in ongoing and creeping emergencies
… study, the interlinked causes of humanitarian emergencies - globalization, climate change and underlying worldviews. It is based on the assumption that interconnected social and environmental problems, as currently manifested, will be further exacerbated by the consequences of incremental and …
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Immersive real-time multi-user interaction with computer simulated pedestrians during emergencies
Crowd management is a key issue in large public assemblies in both emergency and nonemergency scenarios. It is important to be able to train for crowd management and test crowd management procedures for both emergency and non-emergency scenarios, however, full-scale exercises are costly, difficult …
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Misinformation spread mechanism and control strategies in social media under public emergencies
Submission published under a 24 month embargo labeled 'U of I Access', the embargo will last until 2026-12-01
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Social media as a communication tool during emergencies and disasters in Ghana
… media as a crucial information source during emergencies and disasters, with the EDMOs utilizing social media platforms for real-time updates, crowdsourcing, and expert insights. The study underscores the pivotal role of EDMOs in disseminating essential information, particularly through …
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Using community members to assist life-threatening emergencies in violent, developing areas
Includes abstract. Includes bibliographical references.
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Economics of Emergencies: North Carolina, Civil Defense, and the Cold War, 1940 – 1963
Civil defense in the early Cold War years resulted from a perceived security threat to the American homeland. But whereas Americans remained skeptical of the ability to defend against nuclear attack, the assignment of disaster relief responsibility to civil defense provided a new avenue along which …
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Disaster Risk Management during Climate Emergencies in the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico
… as an effective framework in addressing climate emergencies across the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico. These two Caribbean regions, with high hurricane exposure and differing response structures, are deeply shaped by their governments and affiliated international organizations. Disaster Risk …
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Managing major emergencies : recommendations to develop effective contingency planning in the United Arab Emirates
Major Emergencies do pose a challenge for emergency organisations and services to manage when they occur. As observed in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), major emergencies occur at locations and times that increases the complexity of the event, thereby straining existing resources for response. …
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Communicating in Times of Crisis: How College and Universities Alert their Campuses of Emergencies
How colleges and universities communicate during times of crisis has come into sharp focus in recent years, with crisis events dominating headlines with what seems like increasing frequency and greater consequence. Concerns about communication methods are being examined to determine which has most …
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Logistical Models For Planning And Operating Medical Countermeasure Distribution Networks During Public Health Emergencies
Public health emergencies require rapid responses from federal, state, and local authorities to prevent widespread mortality and morbidity. However, existing response plans seldom account for the variety of risks and uncertainties inherent in emergency scenarios. Our goal is to construct models …
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Protecting the Vulnerable in Times of Vulnerability Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies – Lebanon
… on health and is critically important during emergencies. Policies and guidance are designed to support IYCF in emergencies (IYCF-E), but are seldom fully implemented.<br/><br/>Lebanon has a long history of national emergencies and is currently hosting 1.2 million Syrian refugees. Lebanese …
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Gender and Disability: An Exploration of Reflective Practice for Protection and Access Amid Complex Emergencies
… Practice for Protection and Access Amid Complex Emergencies</em> is a qualitative research project exploring under what conditions and in what ways disabled persons’ organizations (DPOs) effectively protect and provide access to women and girls with disabilities amid complex emergencies. The …
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Time as a Policy Mechanism and Intelligible Principle: An Examination of the National Emergencies Act
… effective oversight and management of national emergencies are critical to preserving democratic processes and norms. Congress passed the National Emergencies Act (NEA) of 1976 to regulate the open-ended and unchecked implementation of emergency authorities by the president. Notwithstanding the …
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