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Analysis of Disaster Medical Response: The Sejong Hospital Fire.
Daihai Choi1, Jangsun Lim2, Myeong-Il Cha3
1Department of Emergency Medicine, CHA University Gumi Hospital, Gumi, Korea.
Prehospital and Disaster Medicine
|March 16, 2022
Summary
A 2018 South Korean hospital fire caused 192 casualties. While disaster medical response followed protocols, improvements in communication and updated manuals are crucial for future events.
Area of Science:
- Disaster Medicine
- Emergency Medical Services
- Public Health
Background:
- A significant fire occurred at Sejong Hospital in Miryang, South Korea, on January 26, 2018.
- The incident resulted in 192 casualties, including 47 fatalities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the disaster medical response to the Sejong Hospital fire.
- To identify areas for improvement in hospital disaster response protocols and inter-institutional cooperation.
Main Methods:
- Examination of official disaster response records from involved institutions.
- On-site surveys and interviews with healthcare workers and government officials.
- Abstraction of medical records from hospital charts.
Main Results:
- Emergency Medical Services arrived within 3 minutes; the National Emergency Medicine Operation Center was notified in 12 minutes.
- The first Disaster Medical Assistance Team (DMAT) was dispatched 63 minutes after notification.
- The response generally adhered to existing manuals, but significant improvements are needed, particularly in backup institution information.
Conclusions:
- Current disaster medical support manuals require revision and enhancement.
- Improved inter-institutional cooperation among public health centers, hospitals, fire departments, and DMATs is essential.
- The findings highlight the need for more comprehensive and updated disaster response guidelines.
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