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Earthquake.

A R Cowen1, J P Denney

  • 1Los Angeles City Fire Department, Bureau of EMS.

Emergency Medical Services
|April 1, 1994
PubMed
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Los Angeles hospitals treated over 9,000 casualties following a major earthquake. The city

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Area of Science:

  • Disaster medicine and emergency management.
  • Public health preparedness.
  • Earthquake response and hospital surge capacity.

Background:

  • A devastating earthquake struck Los Angeles, causing significant damage to infrastructure and overwhelming medical facilities.
  • The event highlighted the critical need for robust disaster preparedness in major urban centers prone to seismic activity.
  • The Southern California Hospital Council's report provides a snapshot of the immediate aftermath and resource allocation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a status report on hospital operations and patient management in the week following a major Los Angeles earthquake.
  • To evaluate the immediate impact of the earthquake on Los Angeles healthcare infrastructure and patient care.
  • To underscore the importance of disaster preparedness and effective leadership in mitigating earthquake consequences.

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Main Methods:

  • Data collection and reporting by the Southern California Hospital Council.
  • Analysis of patient evacuation, bed availability, emergency department (ED) treatments, and hospital admissions.
  • Qualitative assessment of the role of the Los Angeles Fire Department's Disaster Preparedness Division and its leadership.

Main Results:

  • 928 patients were evacuated from damaged hospitals.
  • 7,757 patients were treated and released from EDs, with 1,496 treated and admitted to hospitals.
  • A total of 9,309 casualties were recorded, with 61 deaths.

Conclusions:

  • The city of Los Angeles was better prepared for the earthquake due to proactive disaster preparedness initiatives, particularly the Fire Department's Disaster Preparedness Division established in 1987.
  • Effective leadership and foresight were crucial in managing the disaster response.
  • Ongoing vigilance and readiness are essential for future seismic events.