ECHELONS OF MEDICAL CARE
Journal Article
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· Canadian Medical Association Journal (Canada)
OSTI ID:4763928
Organization of the Canadian Emergency Health Services and its mobilization of medical facilities during a nuclear attack are outlined. It is estimated that a nuclear attack on Canada might reduce its medical and hospital care resources to about one-half by losses occurring in target cities. The remainder would be faced with an immense task of caring for casualties and in the absence of planning, it would be expected that nearly 20% of the casualties rescued would die because of inadequate medical care. Many more would remain disabled, but with planning, the mortality rate can be reduced. (P.C.H.)
- Research Organization:
- Emergency Health Services, Ottawa
- NSA Number:
- NSA-17-012068
- OSTI ID:
- 4763928
- Journal Information:
- Canadian Medical Association Journal (Canada), Journal Name: Canadian Medical Association Journal (Canada) Vol. Vol: 87; ISSN CMAJA
- Country of Publication:
- Country unknown/Code not available
- Language:
- English
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