A5005842337- Disaster Management and Resilience
- Disaster Response and Management
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Cardiac pacing and defibrillation studies
- Cardiac electrophysiology and arrhythmias
- Cardiac Arrhythmias and Treatments
- Health and Conflict Studies
- Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research
Alberta Health Services
2017-2023
Cumulative Environmental Management Association
2018
University of Alberta
2017
Natural disasters are on the increase. How healthcare systems respond to their communities' need for medical attention after such events will be very challenging. The situation is even more complicated when facilities forced unexpectedly close and evacuate because they in harm's way. There important lessons learned from these events, yet people slow share what experienced.
Although there is clear evidence to demonstrate that primary prevention implantable defibrillators (ICDs) reduce mortality in high-risk patients, ICDs are underutilized. Limited data exist assessing referring physicians' knowledge about guideline indications and attitudes towards ICDs, which may influence decision for referral.The Arrhythmia Working Group from the Alberta Cardiovascular Stroke Strategic Clinical Network developed a web-based survey consisting of case scenarios regarding ICD...
On Being a Doctor7 March 2017City on FireMichel Sauve, MD, MScMichel MScFrom Alberta Health Services, Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada.Author, Article, and Disclosure Informationhttps://doi.org/10.7326/M16-1384 Audio Reading - "City Fire" Audio. Michael A. LaCombe, Annals Associate Editor, reads Fire," by M. Sauve. Your browser does not support the audio element. player progress bar Step backward in current track Play trackPause forward Mute trackUnmute 00:00/ SectionsAboutFull TextPDF...
Individuals with inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) often live remote to specialized tertiary care centers. In traditional practices, this impedes the close surveillance of symptoms, objective markers disease (C-reactive protein (CRP), fecal calprotectin (FCP), and optimization therapies recommended achieve best health outcomes. Emerging self-management e-Health strategies have improved medication adherence reduced duration severity flares. Our center developed an innovative eHealth platform,...
This article explores the increasing impact of natural disasters on healthcare leadership and disaster preparedness, particularly in Fort McMurray, Alberta. It underscores importance building resilience healthcare, distinguishing between emergencies, disasters, catastrophes, advocating for a multi-dimensional approach. The need robust electronic communication channels comprehensive family-oriented evacuation plans, considering family pet safety, is emphasized. protection vulnerable patients,...