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Designing a National Disaster Medical System.

E N Brandt, W N Mayer, J O Mason

    Public Health Reports (Washington, D.C. : 1974)
    |September 1, 1985
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    The National Disaster Medical System (NDMS) is a new public-private partnership to manage mass casualty care during disasters. It integrates medical response, evacuation, and hospital resources to support up to 100,000 victims.

    Area of Science:

    • Disaster medicine
    • Public health preparedness
    • Emergency medical services

    Background:

    • The National Disaster Medical System (NDMS) is a collaborative initiative involving public and private entities.
    • It aims to enhance the nation's capacity to respond to large-scale disasters.
    • Current disaster response capabilities require significant augmentation to manage mass casualties.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To outline the structure and capabilities of the National Disaster Medical System (NDMS).
    • To detail the components of medical response, patient evacuation, and hospital care within the NDMS.
    • To establish a framework for managing up to 100,000 casualties from major peacetime or military disasters.

    Main Methods:

    • Development of 150 Disaster Medical Assistance Units (DMAUs), each with specialized teams.

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  • Integration of military aeromedical evacuation systems with civilian transportation resources.
  • Enrollment of 100,000 pre-committed hospital beds nationwide.

    • Main Results:

    • The NDMS will feature 150 DMAUs, comprising medical and support personnel for disaster operations.
    • A robust evacuation component will leverage both military and civilian assets.
    • A substantial hospital network with 100,000 beds will be available for casualty management.

    Conclusions:

    • The NDMS provides a comprehensive system for mass casualty care, capable of supporting 100,000 victims.
    • Implementation is planned over 3 to 5 years, requiring broad support from the healthcare community.
    • This system represents a significant advancement in national disaster medical preparedness.