Health Stewardship in Polar Regions: A Gateway to Establish Emergency Medicine in Extreme Environment

In a rapidly changing environment, healthcare systems in polar regions face increasing pressures imposed by climate change, burgeoning tourism, and potential ramifications for future space exploration. The urgency to reevaluate health stewardship and governance in these areas is driven by unique cha...

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Published in:Bulletin of emergency & trauma 2023, Vol.11 (4), p.202-203
Main Authors: Akbarialiabad, Hossein, Christiansen, Rowena, Farjoud Kouhanjani, Mohsen, Ahmadi Marzaleh, Milad, Taghrir, Mohammad Hossein
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
antarctic
emergency
extreme
governance
polar
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Summary:In a rapidly changing environment, healthcare systems in polar regions face increasing pressures imposed by climate change, burgeoning tourism, and potential ramifications for future space exploration. The urgency to reevaluate health stewardship and governance in these areas is driven by unique challenges, including geographical barriers and scarce resources. Further accentuated by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the anticipated boom in the polar tourism industry, the need for robust emergency, trauma, and surgical care is highlighted. The objective of this paper is to address these challenges and advocate for a unified health governance approach. Adopting measures like artificial intelligence, telemedicine, and advanced technologies is suggested to promote the effectiveness of remote care, considering the distinct limitations of these regions. Moreover, research focused on the human health impact of these extreme conditions is paramount for formulating adequate responses, thereby improving the overall readiness and resilience of the healthcare systems in these regions.
ISSN:2322-2522
2322-3960
DOI:10.30476/BEAT.2023.99614.1454