Question

Throughout this course, you have viewed the "Diary of Medical Mission Trip" videos dealing with the catastrophic earthquake in Haiti in 2010. Reflect on this natural disaster by answering the following questions:

1. Propose one example of a nursing intervention related to the disaster from each of the following levels: primary prevention, secondary prevention, and tertiary prevention. Provide innovative examples that have not been discussed by a previous student.

2.Under which phase of the disaster do the three proposed interventions fall?

3. Explain why you chose that phase. With what people or agencies would you work in facilitating the proposed interventions and why? Link to the "Diary of Medical Mission Trip" videos: http://lc.gcumedia.com/zwebassets/courseMaterialPages/nrs427v_nrs427v.php

Answer 1

Diary of medial mission trip:
Nursing intervention:
Primary prevention:
   It is a continuum with intervention prevention before it occur..in this case primary prevention immediate after earthquake who had pain and wound in their hands and legs and their body..as a primary prevention caring them provide wound care by dressing,and immobilize the area by providing splint to prevent fracture..Shift them to a safe and calm area where they can have take rest after their first aid treatment..
secondary prevention:
    this is to reduce the impact of a disease or injury that has already occured..for example people after this earthquake most of the had fracture,blood loss, head injuryand fainting..must be get immediate attention by taking them to triage area near by hospital and provide surgical intervention those who need immedaitely for fracture and head injury..Provide fluid replacement and and monitor vitals for the patient..If patient needed with severe breathlessness can provide oxygen..
Tertiary prevention:
   this is to soften the impact of on ongoing illness or injury that has lasting effects..With this earthquake most of the people lost their consiousness and there is a permanent impairment and chronic illness..for children especially they lost their home,school etc..Rehabilitation program,disease management programs and support groups to share strategies for living well..provide psychological support to avoid depression and anxiety..
Phases:
The first phase focuses on triaging patients who need life and limb saving care..
The second phase involves caring for patients who were able to survive the first days without medical care..plastic and general surgeons can aid in the management of major wounds and try limb salvage..
The third phase represents the response to a humanitarian response..here all medical specialists and personal can help managing health for the people..
   UNICEF will provide supplies along with other UN agencies to provide supplies to allow to access to sanitation,asfe water and basic health care..Prepare material and advisors will take care of children to continue their education and provided recreational area to rebuild their lives..Because food,water and shelter important for all humans for their lives..So it is important to get support from these agencies to acheive the plan..