Abstract:In February 2023, two major earthquakes in Turkey affected 10 cities. We wanted to share our experience with the equipment that the first responders in the earthquake area should take with them, apart from medical supplies.The equipment required for patient care is as follows; stethoscope, trauma scissors, flashlight, and headlamp (for power outage situation), safety glasses, scrubs (spare), mask, medical gloves, regularly used drugs (such as decongestants, antibiotics, analgesics), battery, hospital ID, notep… Show more
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