DISASTER MANAGEMENT IN A RESOURCE LIMITED SET UP – A PATHOLOGIST’S PERSPECTIVE

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  • Zujaja Hina Haroon Armed Forces Institute of Pathology Rawalpindi (National University of Medical Sciences, Islamabad) Pakistan

Abstract

Objective: To share experience of disaster management in a resource limited set up with other responders.

Study design: Cross sectional study.

Place & duration of study: The study was carried out from October to December 2005 at Combined Military Hospital Murree.

Materials and Methods: All the data regarding casualties, particulars of human and material resources was collected through hospital records. This data was then analyzed to estimate the additional burden faced by the pathology department CMH Murree during 2005 earthquake. The strategy adopted and outcomes were also analyzed.

Results: Total 555 casualties were received at CMH Murree between 8th to 12th October 2005; out of these 349 (61.3%) were civilians and 215 (38.7%) were serving. There was 2.8 folds rise in the patient load which was significant (p=0.01). The work load of blood transfusion was increased by 2.7 folds (p=0.01). The overall work load of laboratory also showed significant rise (2.6 folds, p= 0.01). The strategy adopted to cope up with this huge additional workload included efficient management of human and material resources through a motivated teamwork.

Conclusion: In disastrous situations, the challenges can be successfully faced through team motivation and efficient utilization of human and material resources.

Key words: Disaster, Laboratory management, Team work

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Published

19-02-2017

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Haroon ZH. DISASTER MANAGEMENT IN A RESOURCE LIMITED SET UP – A PATHOLOGIST’S PERSPECTIVE. Pak J Pathol [Internet]. 2017 Feb. 19 [cited 2024 Mar. 28];27(4). Available from: http://pakjpath.com/index.php/Pak-J-Pathol/article/view/375

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