An enlightenment from disaster medical rescue of Philippines typhoon
- VernacularTitle:赴菲律宾台风灾区医学救援的实践与启示
- Author:
Zhen WANG
1
;
Zhen-Yu GONG
;
Hua-Kun LV
;
Xiao-Feng WANG
;
Ye LU
;
Feng LING
Author Information
1. 浙江省疾病预防控制中心
- Keywords:
Philippines;
Typhoon;
Medical rescue
- From:
Journal of Preventive Medicine
2015;(9):873-876
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To summarize the medical rescue work of China emergency medical team in Philippines disaster area by typhoon Haiyan.Methods The rescue experience was summarized by retrospective study.Results A total of 1 831 patients visited the outpatient and emergency departments during those 10 days.According to the rapid risk assessment,the insect borne diseases,acute gastroenteritis infection and hospital infection were the major problems.The medical team took measures such as disinfection,vector control,cleaning up the environment,hospital infection control and providing the safe water to prevent the infectious diseases.Conclusion A sound organization and management system,high -quality members of the medical team,preparing the reasonable rescue plan and epidemic prevention measures,adequate supplies and effective communication were responsible for the success of the medical rescue.It is necessary to establish several international medical rescue teams at the national level.
