Earthquake Disaster and Anesthesiologists service in Nepal

Authors

  • Bishwas Pradhan Manmohan Cardiothoracic Vascular & Transplant Centre Maharajgunj Medical Campus Institute of Medicine Tribhuvan University

Keywords:

Anesthesiology, Disaster medicine, Disaster planning

Abstract

At midday on April 25th 2015, an earthquake of magnitude 7.8 on the Richter scale struck Nepal. The epicentre was in the mountainous village of Barpak near Kathmandu. The lack of forewarning and the nearly one minute of incredible shaking were terrifying for everyone. Approximately 9000 people were killed and 23,000 were injured. Homes, schools, hospitals, businesses and national heritage sites, including temples and monasteries, were extensively damaged or destroyed. Healthcare facilities in remote areas near the epicentre were devastated and completely unable to function at the time they were most needed.... (see full text)

Author Biography

Bishwas Pradhan, Manmohan Cardiothoracic Vascular & Transplant Centre Maharajgunj Medical Campus Institute of Medicine Tribhuvan University

MD, FCTA

Associate Professor and Chief, Cardiothoracic & Vascular Anesthesia Unit

Manmohan Cardiothoracic Vascular & Transplant Centre Maharajgunj Medical Campus, Institute of Medicine, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu,

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Published

2015-09-11

How to Cite

Pradhan, B. (2015). Earthquake Disaster and Anesthesiologists service in Nepal. Journal of Society of Anesthesiologists of Nepal, 2(2), 39-40. Retrieved from http://www.jsan.org.np/jsan/index.php/jsan/article/view/72

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 2 (2015): 2015 September Issue

Section

Editorial

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