Evaluating experimental drill on deployment of military emergency medical team for disaster relief
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: Objective: To evaluate the results of implementing the Military Medical Team model for natural disasters. Methods: Organizing experimental drill of simulated earthquake situations with 25 trauma victims and 5 cases of chronic illness. The evaluated content included the implementation of military medical stations and Medical response at military medical stations in terms of admission, triage, emergency care and transferring.Results: The deployment of the military medical station for disaster relief met the requirements of over 80%. The management of the team leaders, the members' activities, proficiency in using equipment and forms as well as coordination were sufficient > 95%. The triage results using START met the scenario requirements from 87.5% and over. All contents of operation achieved 90% or more. Conclusion: The drill met the set requirements; some contents were added to complete the model.
Source: Tạp chí Y học Thảm hoạ và Bỏng
Authors: Trung Hieu Luong, Nhu Lam Nguyen, Hai Hoang, Tien Dung Nguyen, Dinh Hung Tran, Minh Duc Ngo, Dai Nguyen, Thanh Chung Nguyen, Quang Thao Le, Thai Ngoc Minh Nguyen
Institution: Vietnam Military Medical University
Language: English
Subfield: Emergency Medical Services
Field: Health Professions
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4408039163