The strategy and response of the medical emergency center on the snowstorm in China
- VernacularTitle:急救中心应对雪灾的策略与思考
- Author:
Xiaofan ZHANG
;
Lin WANG
;
Jianpin ZHANG
;
Jielian CHENG
;
Jian WEI
;
Jun WU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Pre-hospital care;
Disaster management;
Strategy;
Snowstorm
- From:
Chinese Journal of Emergency Medicine
2008;17(5):552-554
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To explore the strategy and response of medical emergency centers to unexpected disaster,such as snowstorm in 2008.Method The response of Wuxi Medical Emergency Center to the snowstorm in 2008 was retrospectivey analyzed.Results Because of the disaster response plan in advance,preparation for the ambulance,and effective integration of pre-hospital care,pre-hospital tasks were completed successfully.But there existed some unsatisfied points,such as anti-skid chains wasn't fully prepared,and affected the efficiency of emergency treatment.Conclusions The increase of government input,good preparation,emergency network construction,scientific and timely disaster response plans are key to disaster events,such as snowstorm.
