Program for Psychological First Aid for the Treatment of Acute Stress Reactions in a General Hospital during Rocket Attacks

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Abstracts -IPRED 2010scores of different groups were similar, implying that CBRN medical training is an equator of attitude toward a chemical event. This equality of scores might reflect a similar level of preparedness toward managing a chemical warfare casualty indicates the importance of such education and training. Conclusions: Training such as the described CBRN course has a significant positive impact on attitude of physicians toward treating a chemical victim, mainly on knowledge and self sense of capabilities. Medical experience is a contributor for positive attitude, however, after the CBRN course, attitude scores were similar for all groups. References 1. Okumura T, Suzuki K, Fukuda A, Kohama A, Takasu N, Ishimatsu S, et al:The Tokyo subway sarin attack: disaster management, Introduction: After the 11 September 2001 attacks, it became clear that all countries could experience a masscasualty incident (MCI) caused by the use of non-conventional weapons. Repeated terrorist attacks worldwide, and the global threat of a possible non-conventional chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear explosive attack (CBRNE) now are considered worldwide problems. The size of attack, the setting, the sophisticated level of planning and organization, and the method employed were completely unprecedented. The risk of a possible CBRNE attack such as the risk of an attack using weapons of mass destruction (WMDs) is increasing. Public institutions such as government facilities, hospitals, universities, schools, or public gathering places may be targeted by terrorists using WMDs. All government and public institutions must be prepared to prevent or respond to such attacks. The health system plays a crucial role when reacting to terrorism. Appropriate, alternative actions for the response to these threats require planning with consideration of the level of risk and the local reality. Methods: The authors analyzed and compared different forms of terrorism and non-conventional threats, with a specific analysis of the new form of international terrorism, in particular in the last decade. The study and application of laws and regulations based on protecting the population and with the respect to civil liberties, suggesting new concepts in terrorism and non-conventional threats, and terror medicine will be discussed. Results: The knowledge of new terrorism concepts could help the international community improve responses and planning, teaching and drills, and improve preparedness in terror medicine. In addition, inter-and multi-level and interconnected cooperation at the national and international levels are emphasized.