Study on post-disaster emergency medical aid and contingency plan following Wenchuan Earthquake
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1000-6672.2010.09.007
- VernacularTitle:汶川地震灾后紧急医疗救助评估及震后医疗救助方案探讨
- Author:
Xunchui CHEN
;
Ningshan CHEN
;
Zhenzhong ZHANG
;
Qingyue MENG
;
Hong LIANG
;
Lan YAO
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Earthquake;
Medical aid;
Assessment;
Plan
- From:
Chinese Journal of Hospital Administration
2010;26(9):661-664
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
By means of field survey and expert consultation, the paper made a summary of the experiences learnt from medical aid in Wenchuan Earthquake, along with problems found. The summary and assessment covered the disaster-caused casualty and health among local residents, cost estimates for post-disaster medical aid, and targeted measures to improve medical aid plans. In addition, the authors proposed to emphasize the uniqueness of earthquake disasters and develop pre-plans in this regard, as well as such mid-and long-term plans for the promotion of disaster medicine, development of disaster medicine talents, upgrading of emergency medical rescue skills of medical staff, and volunteers management systems.
