TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2013//
TI  - Decision-support information system to manage mass casualty incidents at a level 1 trauma center
JO  - Disaster medicine and public health preparedness
A1  - Bar-El, Yaron
A1  - Tzafrir, Sara
A1  - Tzipori, Idan
A1  - Utitz, Liora
A1  - Halberthal, Michael
A1  - Beyar, Rafael
A1  - Reisner, Shimon
SP  - 549
EP  - 554
VL  - 7
IS  - 6
N2  - Mass casualty incidents are probably the greatest challenge to a hospital. When such an event occurs, hospitals are required to instantly switch from their routine activity to conditions of great uncertainty and confront needs that exceed resources. We describe an information system that was uniquely designed for managing mass casualty events. The web-based system is activated when a mass casualty event is declared; it displays relevant operating procedures, checklists, and a log book. The system automatically or semiautomatically initiates phone calls and public address announcements. It collects real-time data from computerized clinical and administrative systems in the hospital, and presents them to the managing team in a clear graphic display. It also generates periodic reports and summaries of available or scarce resources that are sent to predefined recipients. When the system was tested in a nationwide exercise, it proved to be an invaluable tool for informed decision making in demanding and overwhelming situations such as mass casualty events. (Disaster Med Public Health Preparedness. 2013;0:1-6).<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 1935-7893
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/dmp.2013.80
ID  - ref1
ER  -