
Preparing For Pandemic Influenza 2008 Terri Rebmann PMID: 18708870DOI: https://doi.org/10.1097/01.jpn.0000333919.22705.2e Access Resources Journal ArticleEN Ask aRCie About This Resource About This article reviews how to prepare for a flu pandemic, focusing on avian influenza (H5N1). It explains the symptoms, spread, and treatment of the virus. It also highlights the importance of planning in hospitals and communities to protect pregnant women and newborns during a pandemic. The article emphasizes setting up special care sites for labor and delivery as part of disaster plans. Nurses should learn about avian flu's clinical details and infection control to prevent disease spread. Although it's uncertain when a pandemic might happen, being prepared is crucial for reducing illness and death rates. Tags Focus Area: Infectious Disease Keywords: Communicable Disease Control; Disaster Planning; Disease Outbreaks; Health Personnel; Infant, Newborn; Influenza, Human; Maternal-Child Health Services; Medical Staff, Hospital; Nursing Staff, Hospital; Pregnancy; Pregnancy Complications, Infectious; Pregnant Women; Infection Control; Disease Transmission, Infectious; Influenza A Virus, H5N1 Subtype; Pandemics Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection) Audiences: Emergency Managers; EMS Clinicians; Nurses; Physicians Format: Journal Article Media Type: Website Institutions: St. Louis University Institution Type: Academic Language: English Bundles: Disaster Research Literature Review More like this Preparing For Pandemic Influenza 2008 · St. Louis University Utility of Child Physical Characteristics and Verbal Descriptors to Aid in Family Reunification During Disasters 2022 · St. Louis University Preparing For An Influenza Pandemic In Italy: Resources And Procedures In Paediatric Hospital Units 2007 · University of Naples Federico II The information provided on this website is for educational purposes only. It does not substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Access Resources Journal ArticleEN Ask aRCie About This Resource

Preparing For Pandemic Influenza

2008
Terri Rebmann

PMID: 18708870DOI: https://doi.org/10.1097/01.jpn.0000333919.22705.2e

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This article reviews how to prepare for a flu pandemic, focusing on avian influenza (H5N1). It explains the symptoms, spread, and treatment of the virus. It also highlights the importance of planning in hospitals and communities to protect pregnant women and newborns during a pandemic. The article emphasizes setting up special care sites for labor and delivery as part of disaster plans. Nurses should learn about avian flu's clinical details and infection control to prevent disease spread. Although it's uncertain when a pandemic might happen, being prepared is crucial for reducing illness and death rates.

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