Objective To retrospectively analyze medical rescue during Min-Zhang earthquake.
Methods Medical rescue data reported from cities and counties in Gansu province were summarized in the earthquake relief and medical rescue headquarter of Gansu province. They were input into a database using Excel software. Descriptive analysis was conducted using SPSS 17.0.
Results After the earthquake, Gansu Heath System quickly responded to the situations and started the contingency plan for earthquake, while patches of medical rescue teams were sent to the stricken areas. As of 14 days after the earthquake, 4 377 victims were treated in medical institutions of each levels. Hospital infection was comprehensively in control and psychological intervention was conducted among the target population.
Conclusion The emergency response of Gansu Heath System was quick, effective, and well organized. Facing extraordinary disaster, Gansu province smoothly accomplished the tasks of earthquake relief and medical rescue at the initial stage.
Citation： LIU Jian,LIU Liping,ZHANG Zhigang,GUO Hong,ZHU Lei,LIN Qinglin,LI Yonggang,SONG Xuping,CUI Qi,TIAN Jinhui,YANG Kehu. Report of Medical Rescue during Two Weeks after Min-Zhang Earthquake in Gansu Province. Chinese Journal of Evidence-Based Medicine, 2013, 13(8): 901-905. doi: 10.7507/1672-2531.20130158 Copy