HURRICANE-RELATED EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT VISITS IN AN INLAND AREA - AN ANALYSIS OF THE PUBLIC-HEALTH IMPACT OF HURRICANE HUGO IN NORTH-CAROLINA

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BREWER, RD
MORRIS, PD
COLE, TB
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ANNALS OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE | 1994年 / 23卷 / 04期
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10.1016/S0196-0644(94)70307-8
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R4 [临床医学];
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1002 ; 100602 ;
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Study objective: To evaluate the public health impact of a hurricane on an inland area. Design: Descriptive study. Setting: Seven hospital emergency departments. Participants: Patients who were treated from September 22 to October 6, 1989, for an injury or illness related to Hurricane Hugo. Intervention: None. Measurements and main results: Over the two-week study period, 2,090 patients were treated for injuries or illnesses related to the hurricane. Of these, 1,833 (88%) were treated for injuries. Insect stings and wounds accounted for almost half of the total cases. A substantial proportion (26%) of the patients suffering from stings had a generalized reaction (eg, hives, wheezing, or both). Nearly one-third of the wounds were caused by chain saws. Conclusion: Hurricanes can lead to substantial morbidity in an inland area. Disaster plans should address risks associated with stinging insects and hazardous equipment and should address ways to improve case reporting.
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