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Past Updates from the Clinician Registry Listserv:
Update Sent July 9, 2005

NOTE: This document is provided for historical purposes only and may not provide our most accurate and up-to-date information. The most current Clinician's information can be found on the Clinician Home Page.

UPDATES TO INFORMATION AND GUIDANCE
The following updates were made to CDC information and guidance during the period of July 6 th - July 9th, 2005, or reflect last week's current events. If you have any questions on these or other clinical issues, please call our toll-free Clinician Information Line at 877-554-4625 or write to us at coca@cdc.gov.

This update contains new information on the following topics:

Mass Trauma

Blast Lung Injury
Blast lung injury (BLI) presents unique triage, diagnostic, and
management challenges and is a direct consequence of the blast
wave from high explosive detonations upon the body . . . Current
patterns in worldwide terrorist activity have increased the potential
for casualties related to explosions, yet few civilian health care providers
in the United States have experience treating patients with explosion-
related injuries.  To learn more: http://www.bt.cdc.gov/masscasualties/blastlunginjury.asp

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Hurricanes

CDC Index – Hurricane Information
While nothing can be done to stop hurricanes, there are actions you
can take to help maintain your personal health and safety during and
after a hurricane. For the CDC index on hurricane information (including
fact sheets in English and other languages), please see: 
http://www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/hurricanes/index.asp
For information specific to healthcare professionals,
please see: http://www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/hurricanes/hcp.asp 
The following is a list of resources that may be helpful to healthcare
professionals after a hurricane:
Guidelines for the Management of Acute Diarrhea
Public Service Announcements
Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Reports
http://www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/hurricanes/printindex.asp

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