TY - JOUR
T1 - Saving lives and restoring hope
T2 - Enhancing outcomes through comprehensive understanding of maxillofacial surgery in disaster medicine
AU - Grillo, Ricardo
AU - Samieirad, Sahand
AU - Balel, Yunus
AU - Borba, Alexandre Meireles
AU - Machado dos Reis, Philippi
AU - Melhem-Elias, Fernando
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2024 European Association for Cranio-Maxillo-Facial Surgery
PY - 2024/11
Y1 - 2024/11
N2 - This article delves into the profound impact of various types of disasters, examining some specific contexts. It provides insights into the unique challenges posed by different disasters, ultimately highlighting the invaluable role of maxillofacial surgery in addressing the critical healthcare needs of affected populations. A comprehensive review of the literature was conducted to analyze the role of maxillofacial surgery in disaster management. Relevant studies were examined to gather evidence supporting the criticality of maxillofacial surgeons in disaster response. Continuous training, coordination, and international collaboration among maxillofacial surgeons were reported as key factors in enhancing preparedness and improving post-disaster recovery. Sharing experiences, implementing best practices, and staying updated with advancements in the field seemed crucial for maximizing the impact of maxillofacial surgery in disaster medicine. By prioritizing the inclusion of maxillofacial surgeons in disaster response teams, lives can be saved, functional outcomes can be improved, and hope can be restored in affected communities. Understanding the intricacies and patterns associated with various types of disasters can be crucial details for successful rescue operations.
AB - This article delves into the profound impact of various types of disasters, examining some specific contexts. It provides insights into the unique challenges posed by different disasters, ultimately highlighting the invaluable role of maxillofacial surgery in addressing the critical healthcare needs of affected populations. A comprehensive review of the literature was conducted to analyze the role of maxillofacial surgery in disaster management. Relevant studies were examined to gather evidence supporting the criticality of maxillofacial surgeons in disaster response. Continuous training, coordination, and international collaboration among maxillofacial surgeons were reported as key factors in enhancing preparedness and improving post-disaster recovery. Sharing experiences, implementing best practices, and staying updated with advancements in the field seemed crucial for maximizing the impact of maxillofacial surgery in disaster medicine. By prioritizing the inclusion of maxillofacial surgeons in disaster response teams, lives can be saved, functional outcomes can be improved, and hope can be restored in affected communities. Understanding the intricacies and patterns associated with various types of disasters can be crucial details for successful rescue operations.
KW - Disaster medicine
KW - Earthquakes
KW - Maxillofacial injuries
KW - Oral and maxillofacial surgeons
KW - Rescue work
KW - Scoping review
KW - Surgery, Oral
KW - Disasters
KW - Humans
KW - Disaster Medicine
KW - Disaster Planning
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U2 - 10.1016/j.jcms.2024.03.019
DO - 10.1016/j.jcms.2024.03.019
M3 - Review article
C2 - 39181742
AN - SCOPUS:85201883478
SN - 1010-5182
VL - 52
SP - 1199
EP - 1205
JO - Journal of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery
JF - Journal of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery
IS - 11
ER -