A Survey of Dermatologists’ Preparedness for Natural and Manmade Disasters

Authors

Emily C. Murphy
Timur Alptunaer
Samantha Noll
James Phillips
Adam J. Friedman

Document Type

Journal Article

Publication Date

2-1-2020

Journal

Journal of drugs in dermatology : JDD

Volume

19

Issue

2

Abstract

Natural and manmade disasters cause a range of dermatologic manifestations, including secondary infections after a flood,1 irritation from blistering agents used in chemical warfare,2 or acute and chronic effects of cutaneous radiation syndrome.3 Recognizing and managing these disaster sequelae require diagnostic acumen, knowledge on reporting, and short- and long-term management strategies. However, a 2003 survey revealed that 88% of dermatologists felt unprepared to respond to a biological attack.4

APA Citation

Murphy, E., Alptunaer, T., Noll, S., Phillips, J., & Friedman, A. (2020). A Survey of Dermatologists’ Preparedness for Natural and Manmade Disasters. Journal of drugs in dermatology : JDD, 19 (2). Retrieved from https://hsrc.himmelfarb.gwu.edu/smhs_derm_facpubs/469