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Table 11.1 Environmental constraints to pediatric medical care after large-scale<br />

natural disasters<br />

Physical constraint Consequences/examples<br />

Temperature/exposure Heat<br />

Cold<br />

Overexposure to the sun<br />

Dehydration<br />

Lack of clean water Dehydration<br />

Poor hygiene<br />

Inability to comply with wound care instructions<br />

Potential for GI complications<br />

Lack of food<br />

Inadequate nutrition<br />

Inappropriate diet<br />

Potential for GI complications<br />

Lack of electricity Inability to use non-battery-powered medical devices such as<br />

nebulizers, pumps, ventilators<br />

Inability to maintain medications at appropriate temperatures<br />

Difficulty maintaining safe thermal environment<br />

Inadequate light/ventilation as a safety hazard<br />

Difficulty receiving critical information about medical care<br />

<strong>and</strong> available medical <strong>and</strong> non-medical assistance<br />

Hazardous environments Chemicals<br />

Physical hazards (e.g., nails, tree limbs, debris, roofs,<br />

unregulated traffic intersections)<br />

Tools (e.g., chainsaws)<br />

Weapons<br />

Animals or insects<br />

Allergens/plants (e.g., poison ivy)<br />

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