The Protection of Emergency Department Personnel from Infectious Diseases in the Case of a Natural Disaster
in: Isolation Methods in the Emergency Department, NOVA Publications , pp.221-225, 2026
- Publication Type: Book Chapter / Chapter Research Book
- Publication Date: 2026
- Doi Number: 10.52305/shbg6873_20
- Publisher: NOVA Publications
- Page Numbers: pp.221-225
- Keywords: emergency department, healthcare personnel, infectious diseases, natural disaster, protection
- Kütahya Health Sciences University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Natural disasters are situations in which many injured people require immediate treatment. These events pose significant risks of infectious diseases to emergency department (ED) personnel, who are often the first point of contact for patients. Infectious diseases can spread through various routes, and during natural disasters, the risk of exposure is heightened due to challenging conditions. This chapter discusses the necessary precautions that ER personnel should take to protect themselves from infectious diseases during and after natural disasters.