Abstract

NAVARRO MACHADO, Víctor Rene et al. Emergency care: organization for receiving many victims. Rev Cubana Salud Pública [online]. 2008, vol.34, n.3. ISSN 0864-3466.

Introduction The importance of being prepared to face disasters is greater for the emergency service and particularly when unexpected events occur. Objectives To discuss the actions to be taken to face disaster events with many victims, mainly those that suddenly occur, which will allow improving plans for disasters, and also to submit a "system of function cards" to experts, which was designed for the emergency services of the main health institutions in the territory. Methods A workshop with the involvement of selected experienced professionals in the organization and operation of emergency services was held. After two plenary sessions, the group was divided into two commissions, the first one discussed aspects of pre-hospital organization and the second one analyzed hospital care. Finally, both groups met to make their recommendations. Conclusions It is necessary to promote meetings similar to this workshop in order to increase the exchange of ideas among the institutions, the decision-makers and the professionals in charge of the study and preparation of the healthcare system for disaster management. This topic should be included in the training process at both undergraduate and graduate educational levels. Some additional resources for a more effective response, particularly means of communication and scenario logistics are required. The approved "system of function cards" methodologically serves to give response, firstly in terms of the permanent staff updating and secondly, because this system is a summarized version of the disaster plans of these institutions.

Keywords : Emergency care service; disasters; Cuba.

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