Experiences of Disaster Medical Response System in a Fire at Goyang Bus Terminal
Journal of the Korean Society of Emergency Medicine
; : 149-158, 2015.
Article
in Korean
| WPRIM (Western Pacific)
| ID: wpr-115326
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WPRO
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this study was to report medical care activities of Disaster Medical Assistance Team (DMAT) and medical facilities that responded to the Goyang Bus Terminal fire on May 26, 2014, and to draw improvement of the current disaster medical response system.METHODS:
We retrospectively reviewed emergency medical service (EMS) run sheet and medical records of patients who visited the emergency department the day of the fire. We also interviewed the officials involved in disaster response.RESULTS:
A total of 73 patients participated in this study. Among them, 9 were classified as Emergency, 60 as Non-Emergency, and 4 as Death on arrival (DOA). Fifty one patients visited the nearest hospital, and 17 patients were transported by EMS. DMAT arrived at the scene in 58 minutes, however there was little medical activity.CONCLUSION:
Initial Triage and distribution of patients was rather inadequate and DMAT arrived late. For the future, we recommend constant training of the paramedics and leaders of 119, and to mend DMAT requesting and response system.
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Health context:
SDG3 - Target 3D Strengthen the capacity for early warning, risk reduction and management of national and global health risks
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Sustainable Health Agenda for the Americas
Health problem:
Hydrometeorological and Geophysical Hazards
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Goal 8: Outbreaks, emergencies and disasters
Database:
WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Medical Records
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Retrospective Studies
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Triage
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Disasters
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Emergencies
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Emergency Medical Services
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Emergency Service, Hospital
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Allied Health Personnel
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Mass Casualty Incidents
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Fires
Type of study:
Observational study
Limits:
Humans
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Journal of the Korean Society of Emergency Medicine
Year:
2015
Document type:
Article