Application of telemedical consultation to the emergency treatment of the wounded from Wenchuan Earthquake
- VernacularTitle:远程医疗会诊在救治汶川地震伤员中的应用及体会
- Author:
Shuguang ZHANG
;
Lijun ZHOU
;
Bing YAO
;
Liping ZHANG
;
Xikun MA
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Telemedical consultation;
Wounded;
Army hospital
- From:
Journal of Medical Postgraduates
2003;0(08):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
By applying the satellite-based distance rescue system and telemedical technology to the emergency treatment of the wounded from the Wenchuan Earthquake,we successfully conducted joint telemedical consultations with the guidance of the top specialists from various distant areas and saved 3 critically wounded patients.Our experience has shown that telemedical consultations may give a full play to the functions of large rescue organizations and the abilities of the top specialists,improve the treatment and expand war-time medical support.
