Disaster nomenclature - A functional impact approach: The PICE system

被引:27
作者
Koenig, KL
Dinerman, N
Kuehl, AE
机构
[1] EASTERN MAINE MED CTR,EMERGENCY SERV,BANGOR,ME
[2] CORNELL UNIV,MED CTR,DEPT SURG,EMERGENCY SERV,NEW YORK,NY 10021
关键词
disaster medicine; disaster planning; terminology; scaling system; nomenclature; taxonomy; classification; catastrophe;
D O I
10.1111/j.1553-2712.1996.tb03498.x
中图分类号
R4 [临床医学];
学科分类号
1002 ; 100602 ;
摘要
A standard nomenclature that concisely describes any disaster is currently lacking. This article describes a model taxonomy system. Instead of the term ''disaster,'' a root word ''PICE,'' ''potential injury-creating event,'' is used. Descriptive modifiers to account for all possible scenarios surround this root word, as illustrated. [GRAPHICS] A modifier is chosen from each column and a stage is assigned to each PICE. Column A describes the potential for additional casualties. Column B describes whether resources are overwhelmed and, if so, whether they must simply be augmented (disruptive) or they must first be reconstituted (paralytic). Column C describes the extent of geographic involvement. ''Stage'' refers strictly to the likelihood that outside medical assistance will be needed. Stage 0 means there is little chance, stage I means there is a small chance (place outside help on ''alert''), stage II means there is a moderate chance (place on ''standby''), and stage III means local medical resources are clearly overwhelmed (immediately dispatch outside resources, commit personnel, prepare remote hospitals). For example, a multiple vehicle crash in a large city would be a ''static, controlled, local PICE, stage 0.'' In conclusion, a new nomenclature for describing disasters is reported. A short phrase describes the incident and communicates the need for outside assistance. The model may be useful for disaster planning, management, and research.
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页码:723 / 727
页数:5
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