Citation

Kim YH. Int. J. Community Med. Public Health (Gujarat) 2019; 6(1): 437-439.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2019, Medip Academy)

DOI

10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20185285

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Severe traumatic patients should be transported to level 1 trauma center within one hour. We investigated simulated transport time and distance from eastern Gyeongnam province to nearest level 1 trauma center in South Korea. This scenario was simulated on web mapping service. Transport time and distance was measured by motor vehicle. We decided that one hour is optimal for appropriate trauma care. Estimated transport time were 40 min, 48 min, 55 min and 1 hour 8 min, respectively (Gimhae, Yangsan, Changwon and Miryang). Nearest level 1 trauma center was Pusan National University Hospital outside Gyeongnam province. Transport of traumatic patient was based on real transfer time above administrative district.

Language: en