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The effect of Hurricane Ivan on Emergency Department operations at the University Hospital of the West Indies / El efecto del huracán Iván en las operaciones del departamento de emergencia en el Hospital Universitario de West Indies
Williams, E. W; Williams-Johnson, J; French, S; Singh, P; McDonald, A. H; Ford, R.
  • Williams, E. W; University Hospital of the West Indies. Accident and Emergency Department. Kingston. JM
  • Williams-Johnson, J; s.af
  • French, S; s.af
  • Singh, P; s.af
  • McDonald, A. H; s.af
  • Ford, R; s.af
West Indian med. j ; 54(4): 232-235, Sep. 2005.
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-472961
ABSTRACT
The objective of this study was to determine the impact of Hurricane Ivan on the operations of the Emergency Department (ED) at the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI). Hurricane Ivan,--a category four Hurricane--traversed the south coast of the island of Jamaica on September 10, 2004, causing damage to several parishes. The study design is a descriptive retrospective record-based incidence study of all admissions to the ED commencing at 8:00 am September 10, 2004 and ending at 12 midnight September 11, 2004, covering the period of the entire duration of the hurricane as well as immediately after. Injuries that took place during the hurricane, inclusive of gun-shot wounds (GSWs) represented 40of the total patients seen. The types of admission are listed categorically as well as specific items to be considered in planning for potential disasters of higher magnitude. Overall, the coping mechanism of the ED at UHWI was adequate for this magnitude of disaster.
RESUMEN
El objetivo de este estudio fue determinar el impacto del huracán Iván en las operaciones del Departamento de Emergencia (DE) en el Hospital Universitario de West Indies (HUWI). El huracán Iván – un huracán de categoría 4 – atravesó la costa sur de la isla de Jamaica el 10 de septiembre de 2004, causando daños en varias provincias. El diseño del estudio consiste en un estudio descriptivo y retrospectivo de incidencias, basado en los registros de todos los ingresos al DE, a partir de las 8:00 del 10 de septiembre de 2004, hasta las 12 de la noche del 11 de septiembre de 2004. Es decir, el estudio abarca todo el período de duración del huracán y el tiempo inmediatamente después. Las lesiones ocurridas durante el período del huracán – incluidas las heridas de bala – representaron el 40% del total de los pacientes atendidos. Se hace un listado de los tipos de ingresos por categoría así como de los artículos específicos a ser tomados en cuenta a la hora de hacer planes en relación con desastres potenciales de mayor magnitud. En general, los mecanismos operativos del DE del HUWI fueron adecuados para enfrentar un desastre de esta magnitud.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Wounds and Injuries / Utilization Review / Disaster Planning / Emergency Service, Hospital / Hospitals, University / Natural Disasters Type of study: Etiology study / Incidence study / Observational study / Prognostic study / Risk factors Limits: Adult / Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: Caribbean / English Caribbean / Jamaica Language: English Journal: West Indian med. j Journal subject: Medicine Year: 2005 Type: Article Affiliation country: Jamaica Institution/Affiliation country: University Hospital of the West Indies/JM

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Wounds and Injuries / Utilization Review / Disaster Planning / Emergency Service, Hospital / Hospitals, University / Natural Disasters Type of study: Etiology study / Incidence study / Observational study / Prognostic study / Risk factors Limits: Adult / Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: Caribbean / English Caribbean / Jamaica Language: English Journal: West Indian med. j Journal subject: Medicine Year: 2005 Type: Article Affiliation country: Jamaica Institution/Affiliation country: University Hospital of the West Indies/JM