Objective To analyze retrospectively the 875 procedures of earthquake related patient in West China Hospital of Sichuan University after the Wenchuan earthquake, so as to provide reference for the improvement of medical rescue for the disaster of earthquake and the establishment of state-level regional medical centers.
Methods The analysis was based on the data provided by the Department of Information of the Hospital up until July 11. The software of Microsoft EXCEL was used for data input and statistical analysis.
Results Up to July 11, 1 265 operations in earthquake injuries have been performed in the hospital, of which 875 were done in operating rooms. Initial peak of admission to hospital was positively correlated to peak of surgery performed, which the type of the operation was all emergency operation and most of which were amputation (43%). Second peak of surgery was 2 days delayed following admission to hospital. The type of operation mainly was elective surgeries. Most patients received second stage procedure-open reduction and internal fixation (61%).
Conclusion Our hospital played a key part in rescue effort following such huge natural disaster. Our prompt response and effective leadership demonstrated our hospital’s flexibility and capability in the state-level hospital near the epicenter.
Citation： LI Rongmei,ZHU Tao,LI Youping,CAI Yujia,ZOU Xiaoqin,YUAN Lu,JIN Jing,HUANG Wenxia,CHENG Yongzhong. Analysis of 875 Procedures of Earthquake Related Patients in West China Hospital of Sichuan University after the Wenchuan Earthquake. Chinese Journal of Evidence-Based Medicine, 2008, 08(10): 810-814. doi: 10.7507/1672-2531.20080181 Copy