[Distribution planning of injured persons in mass disasters or catastrophes. Structuring of hospital capacities exemplified by the catastrophe network of the German Society for Trauma Surgery (DGU)].
Relevant changes have occurred in disaster management in Germany due to legal alterations and the introduction of the diagnosis-related groups (DRG) system. This has resulted in a reduction in bed capacities and an increase in bed utilization. In addition to the preclinical deployment strategy the provisional aspects of disaster medicine with the problem of the emergency service/hospital interface will be described. A suggestion for a solution for optimization of patient allocation in mass disasters or catastrophes will be demonstrated with the catastrophe network of the German Society for Trauma Surgery (DGU).
Bail
H J
HJ
Centrum für Muskuloskelettale Chirurgie, Campus-Virchow-Klinikum, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Augustenburger Platz 1, 13353, Berlin. hermann.bail@charite.de
Kleber
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C
Haas
N P
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Fischer
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P
Mahlke
L
L
Matthes
G
G
Ruchholtz
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S
Weidringer
J W
JW
D019058:Community Networks / Q000458:organization & administration*; D054597:Disaster Medicine / Q000458:organization & administration*; D004189:Disaster Planning / Q000458:organization & administration*; D004190:Disasters; D006297:Health Services Accessibility / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D009104:Multiple Trauma / Q000628:therapy*; D014194:Traumatology / Q000458:organization & administration*