Factors influencing long-distance transportation and medical rescue of trauma patients attributable to China Wenchuan earthquake / 中华创伤杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To explore the influencing factors during long-distance transportation and medical rescue of trauma patients in Wenchuan earthquake. Methods After Wenchuan earthquake, based on prehospital care scheme, we organized medical coordinators and psychologically trained medical staff in emergency medicine, cardiovascular medicine and logistics to transport trauma patients and pro-vide early psychological intervention during whole course of transportation. Results A total of 162 trauma patients were safely transported from Sichuan province to Chongqing relying on prehospital care scheme, equipment supplies, integrated rescue mode and psychological intervention during the transporta-tion. Conclusions Medical rescue mode and psychological intervention indicate that it is necessary to conduct psychological intervention for better transportation of patients for further medical treatments. In the meantime, we should establish medical rescue system for coping with psychological stress, improve rescue preparation scheme and professional medical care team for long-distance transportation and guaran-tee sufficient medical supplies in station hospitals.