The survey on the traffic capacity of ambulances in Beijing
- VernacularTitle:北京市城区救护车通行能力现况调查
- Author:
Jin-Jun ZHANG
;
Yong-Chun ZHAO
;
Hang LI
;
Jin-Bao GUAN
;
Kai-Hong CHEN
;
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Ambulance;
The traffic capacity;
Beijing
- From:
Chinese Journal of Emergency Medicine
2006;0(09):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To investigate the traffic capacity of ambulances in Beijing,and to explore factors and methods to resolve this problem.Method A survey on all the ambulances on-duty in Beijing from 17th August to 17th September 2006 was conducted by questionnaires.Results The average speed of ambulances in Beijing was 32.07 km/h.There were statistically significant differences in terms of the areas and time, respectively.Conclusions The traffic jam of Beijing was serious.The traffic capacity of ambulances was far from being ideal,which restricted the operation of 120 ambulances.It is difficult to satisfy the needs of Beijing 2008 Olympic games and it is time for the relevant authorities to search for appropriate methods and solve this problem.
