TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2008//
TI  - Implementing RFID technology in a novel triage system during a simulated mass casualty situation
JO  - International journal of electronic healthcare
A1  - Jokela, Jorma
A1  - Simons, Tomi
A1  - Kuronen, Pentti
A1  - Tammela, Juha
A1  - Jalasvirta, Pertti
A1  - Nurmi, Jouni
A1  - Harkke, Ville
A1  - Castrén, Maaret
SP  - 105
EP  - 118
VL  - 4
IS  - 1
N2  - The purpose of this study is to determine the applicability of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology and commercial cellular networks to provide an online triage system for handling mass casualty situations. This was tested by a using a pilot system for a simulated mass casualty situation during a military field exercise. The system proved to be usable. Compared to the currently used system, it also dramatically improves the general view of mass casualty situations and enhances medical emergency readiness in a military medical setting. The system can also be adapted without any difficulties by the civilian sector for the management of mass casualty disasters.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 1741-8453
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -