Abstract:
Objective To study the role of triage in medical transport of critically wounded persons after earthquake and tsunami disaster.
Methods In the medical relief of earthquake and tsunami disaster occurred in Aceh of Indonesia,triage was carried out to screen the critically wounded persons.After the critical wounded persons were transported to the Aceh Airport with helicopters,medical workers from Multi-national Joint Transport Center provided emergency medical service and decided the transport priority according to the triage in Aceh Airport.
Results A total of 217 wounded persons were evacuated to the respective medical institutions after brief triage and rapid treatment.
Conclusion Triage can make full use of limited medical resources in treatment of critically wounded persons.