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Dr. Sergio Segarra

Chief Medical Officer with Baptist Hospital of Miami

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Storms and Medical Supplies

Dr. Sergio Segarra, Chief Medical Officer with Baptist Hospital of Miami, says at the hospital they did a lot of preparation in terms of medication and fuel, because they had to go on generators. He also explains they have improved the generators, so they have a dedicated underground line and they have several generators.

Pregnancy during Storm

Dr. Sergio Segarra, Chief Medical Officer with Baptist Hospital of Miami, explains if there is a high risk pregnancy, like a 32-week multiple pregnancy, then they need to consult their doctor, and they create space at the hospital. He also says during hurricane Irma they had over 100 pregnant women, they had the auditorium filled and some deliveries.

the E.R. during a Storm

Dr. Sergio Segarra, Chief Medical Officer with Baptist Hospital of Miami, explains during Irma, at the hospital they learned to get up the urgent care sooner, within 48 hours. He also points out the medical staff responded tremendously, and they had volunteers who came in from all specialties who were incorporated into the emergency care staff.

Emergency Care & Storms

Dr. Sergio Segarra, Chief Medical Officer with Baptist Hospital of Miami, explains at the hospital they have two teams: team A and team B. Team A is at the hospital during the hurricane and until the event is over. Then, team B has to arrive to relieve them. He also says they develop a list of critical specialties that need to be there to take care of the patients and they notify them to make arrangements to be at the hospital.

Common Injuries after Storms

Falls from ladders, dehydration, heat exhaustion, carbon monoxide exposure, cuts, abrasions, lacerations, and stress are common injuries after storms. Dr. Sergio Segarra, Chief Medical Officer with Baptist Hospital of Miami, says carbon monoxide exposure is very preventable. "The key to that is having your generator far enough from any of your windows, and having it far away from any intake into your home."

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