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The Volendam fire: lessons learned from disaster research.

Sabine M van Harten1, Joost J L M Bierens, Lieke Welling

  • 1Zaans Medical Center, Department of Surgery, Koningin Julianaplein 58, Zaandam, The Netherlands. svanharten@hotmail.com

Prehospital and Disaster Medicine
|February 15, 2007
PubMed
Summary

A modular project approach effectively evaluated the Volendam fire disaster response, analyzing medical care for 241 victims. This disaster research methodology highlights the benefits of sub-databases for comprehensive analysis.

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Area of Science:

  • Disaster Medicine
  • Public Health Research
  • Medical Informatics

Background:

  • The Volendam fire necessitated a comprehensive evaluation of medical response.
  • The Medical Evaluation of the Disaster in Volendam (MERV) project was established to assess care.
  • This study discusses disaster research methodology and project challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the medical care provided to victims of the Volendam fire.
  • To describe the organizational framework and methodological challenges of disaster research.
  • To assess treatment protocols, patient conditions, and adherence to care standards.

Main Methods:

  • A multidisciplinary steering group and research team guided the project.
  • A modular study design focused on specific areas and patient data.

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  • Data collection included 241 victims, hospital records, and interviews, resulting in over 200,000 data points.
  • Cross-sectional and longitudinal analyses were performed using sub-databases.

    • Main Results:

    • The modular approach provided a complete overview of medical care.
    • A total of 241 victims, primarily with burn and inhalation injuries, were included.
    • Extensive data on patient condition and treatment protocols were systematically collected and analyzed.

    Conclusions:

    • A modular project approach with sub-databases is effective for analyzing complex incidents.
    • Government funding and support were crucial for the project's success.
    • Pilot studies with predefined questions are recommended to structure data collection and analysis for future disaster evaluations.