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Infection management for emergency rescue equipment (119 구급대의 구급장비 감염 관리와 실태조사)

  • Park, So-Mi;Lee, Hyo-Ju;Choi, Jang-Hui;Kim, Jong-Ho
    • The Korean Journal of Emergency Medical Services
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    • v.21 no.1
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    • pp.87-98
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    • 2017
  • Purpose: This study investigated the use of infection management and the frequency of emergency equipment sterilization by emergency rescue crews to provide basic guidelines and suggestions for infection control. Methods: A self-reported questionnaire was completed by 160 emergency medical technician rescue crews in J area from May 7 to May 22 in 2015. The questionnaire consisted of 95 items, including the general characteristics of the subjects (8 items), the use of emergency equipment (33 items), the frequency of facility sterilization (33 items), infection control (12 items), vaccination (4 items), and the use of personal protective equipment (5 items). Results: In all, 97.3% of respondents were aware of the "Guidelines of Infection management for Rescue Operators' and 90.9% received training on infection control. A total of 72.7% and 47.3% of rescue centers were equipped with disinfection facilities and laundry rooms, respectively. The average frequency of sterilization was $3.17{\pm}0.75$, which significantly differed for teams with more clinical experience (p=.050) and teams with three members (p=.030). The average score for individual protective equipment supplies was $1.95{\pm}0.66$. Conclusion: For proper infection management of emergency equipment, our results suggest that the number of crew members should be increased for each ambulance, protective equipment and rescue products should be supplied, and the number of facilities for sterilization and laundry at rescue centers should be doubled.

Survey on the first-aid and emergency medical equipment with the perception and use in dental hygienists (일부 치과위생사의 응급처치 및 응급의료장비에 대한 인식과 활용실태)

  • Ryu, Da-Young
    • Journal of Korean society of Dental Hygiene
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    • v.12 no.6
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    • pp.1111-1118
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    • 2012
  • Objectives : The education of dental hygienists on emergency care has been implemented as a part of curriculum at school, the contents and practice are inadequately and unsystematically conducted. The purpose of the study was to examine the perception and use of emergency care in dental hygienists in various emergency situations and emergency medical equipment. Methods : The subject of this study was 64 dental hygienists dental hygienists in Chungchenongnam-Do. The data were collected through a self-administered questionnaire from November, 17 to 24, 2011. Results : Only 3.1% of dental hygienists answered "I know very well", exhibiting relatively low level of recognition. Moreover, 15.6% of respondents answered "I know quite well", 53.2% answered "I know somewhat well", and 28.1% answered "I do not know well". In terms of the operation of defibrillator, 9.4% of dental hygienists answered "yes" and 90.6% answered "no". Regarding performing CPR, 15.6% of respondents answered "I can perform" while 84.4% answered "I can not perform". Conclusions : Despite the education on emergency medicine, dental hygienists working in dental clinics are found to be not well aware of proper perception of emergency care and the utilization of emergency medical equipment. Therefore, appropriate refresh educational framework and development and application of programs are thought to be essential for dental hygienists to adequately and swiftly respond to emergency situations by full recognition of the importance of emergency care.

The study of Connection Emergency lantern with Fire Alarm System (자동화재탐지설비와 휴대용비상조명등의 연동에 대한 연구)

  • Chun, Jung-Ham;Lee, Sang-Hwa;Kwon, Oh-Soo
    • Proceedings of the Korea Institute of Fire Science and Engineering Conference
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    • 2008.04a
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    • pp.108-111
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    • 2008
  • Emergency lantern is an escape equipment of fire fighting. This equipment of obligation installation in buildings. But, We cast doubt on this equipment's reliability. Therefor we have need to study of this equipment's reliability. This paper research general emergency lantern for up grade reliability. For connection to fire alarm system, alarm for get lost general emergency lantern, and pilot lamp for interruption of electric power, and charge to rechargeable battery in general emergency lantern from fire alarm system. Then view very good result in reliability.

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A Study on Multi-story Building Users' Opinions about the Installation of Emergency Plumbing Equipment for Preventing the Spread of Water Leakage (다층건물 사용자의 누수확대 방지용 비상배수설비 설치에 대한 의견 연구)

  • Yeon, Cheol-Soo;Seo, Jin-Hyeong
    • Journal of the Korean housing association
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    • v.27 no.4
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    • pp.59-66
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    • 2016
  • The purpose of this study is to examine the necessity of 'emergency plumbing equipment for preventing the spread of water leakage'. It reviews social and economic costs when there is spread of water leakage and finds out that those are enormous. Expansion of water leakage causes conflicts between neighbors, economic loss and inconvenience from damages on facilities like elevator and power failure. Next, it examines the inability of existing plumbing equipment when it comes to spread of water leakage. Newly defined 'Surface Leakage' means rapid leak in the surface, and 'Internal Leakage' means seeping out slowly and gradually buried in the pipeline. It will also be analyzed by separating the concept of a leak in the two concepts of a 'Surface Leakage' and 'Internal Leakage'. It proposes emergency plumbing equipment for preventing the spread of water leakage as a solution for the expansion of water leakage. It explains general concepts of emergency plumbing equipment for preventing the spread of water leakage. It will also examine the effectiveness of the user by performing a survey of 420 multi-level building their opinion on the effects of an emergency plumbing equipments to prevent the spread of water leakage.

Utilization of Technical Resources in the Emergency Recovery Process of Flood Damage of Local Governments (지방자치단체의 홍수피해 응급복구 과정에서의 기술자원 활용방안)

  • Heo, Sun Bum;Cho, Won Cheol;Lee, Tae Shik
    • Journal of Korean Society of Disaster and Security
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    • v.5 no.1
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    • pp.7-12
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    • 2012
  • This study analyzed appropriate equipment combination for emergency recovery after flood disasters and proposed an alternative approach for economic and rapid emergency recovery based on the utilization of human resources who have practical experience in construction business and in equipment operation. The current countermeasures and response to flood disaster including emergency procedures and methodologies are investigated and related legal framework was also analyzed. Currently, some emergency recovery works are over payed and delayed due to unclear and inefficient processes on equipment and human resources mobilization during and after flood disasters, particularly in local governments. Best practices in mobilizing equipment and human resources were compiled, theoretical foundation was investigated and analyzed, and improved emergency recovery schemes were proposed for effective flood disaster countermeasures in local government. Prioritization in equipment and human resources mobilization was also proposed considering equipment transportation distance and accessability to disaster sites. This study also proposed improved ways to utilize experts in local areas in supporting community emergency response volunteers for disaster risk management.

An Investigation of Classification and Management of Emergency Restoration Equipment (응급복구장비의 분류와 운용방안 연구)

  • Kim, Jung-Soo;Yoon, Young-Noh;Kim, Nak-Seok;Yoon, Sei-Eui
    • 한국방재학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 2008.02a
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    • pp.605-608
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    • 2008
  • Storm and flood damage management systems in national disaster management system(NDMS) were organized into three operation systems. They are prevention, preparation, response, and recovery systems. Disaster resources in each system must be promptly and exactly applied to minimize casualties and loss of properties. However, the disaster resources in current management system can not be immediately used in calamity situation due to the lack of efficiency in statistical data. Therefore, it is necessary to classify the emergency restoration equipment for efficient management and mobilization of disaster resources in disaster situation. In this study, field survey was executed to appropriately classify the emergency restoration equipment. Problems and reformation points of the disaster resources system were also presented to improve the classification technique and to construct the data base.

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The Propriety of Portable Digital X-RAY Equipment for Emergency Medical Services (델파이 기법을 이용한 응급의료에서의 휴대용 디지털 X-ray 발생장치의 적절성)

  • Cho, Dong-Heon;Gu, Kyung-Wan;Yang, Hae-Sool;Jo, Jean-Man;Han, Man-Seok;Lee, Mi-Ok
    • The Korean Journal of Emergency Medical Services
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    • v.9 no.1
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    • pp.15-23
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    • 2005
  • The purpose of this study is to analyze the propriety of portable digital X-ray Equipment for Emergency Medical Services in Daejon Emergency Medical Center in Korea. The major instruments of this study were Korean Self-Analysis Opinionnaire, Questionnaire contains 35 items which measure emergency medical personal opnions. To take the analysis of data, the total of 92 persons were investigated in Medical Information Center in Daejon Metropolitan City from 2005. 20. April to 2004. 25. May. The data were analyzed by the path analysis SPSS program. First, portable X-RAY equipment is needed to apply it to emergency. Second, it should have small and light structure compared with old equipments and have high voltage generator unit for X-RAY using inverter. Third, it should be able to send the shot data that is digital detector type without film to doctors in emergency center.

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The Necessary of Portable X-ray Equipment for Emergency Medical Service System and Sports Injures (응급의료체계와 스포츠손상에서 휴대용 X-ray 장치의 도입 필요성)

  • Cho, Dong-Heon;Koo, Kyung-Wan;Jo, Jeanman
    • The Korean Journal of Emergency Medical Services
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    • v.8 no.1
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    • pp.189-197
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    • 2004
  • The fate of a emergency patient is decided upon the extent of first aid in one hour after accident. Suitable diagnosis and treatment can raise the possibility of patient's life and reduce the recuperation time. We surveys papers which were The Korean Society Of Sports Medicine(1993-2004 yeas 405papers)and The Korean Society Of Emergency Medicine (1990-2004 yeas 797 papers). This paper got the following results through analyses of problems in emergency medical service system and of injures from sports. First, portable X-RAY equipment is needed to apply it to emergency. Second, it should have small and light structure compared with old equipments and have high voltage generator unit for X-RAY using inverter. Third, it should be able to send the shot data that is digital detector type without film to doctors in emergency center.

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Methodology of Emergency Power System by the Minimum Response Time Based on IEC Standards (IEC규격을 부합화한 최소응답시간에 따른 비상전원시스템의 구축방안)

  • Son, Young-Joo
    • Fire Science and Engineering
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    • v.25 no.2
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    • pp.23-32
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    • 2011
  • When the power outage occurred, the emergency power equipments are demanded instead of disaster prevention and security electric power. However, in domestic area, the rules and regulations of emergency power equipment are different so we use different terminologies. Thus, this paper proposes differences of rules and regulations of emergency power equipment between domestic and foreign countries about terms and concepts. Also, we found some problems of the emergency power equipment. To solve these problems, according to the minimum response time in IEC standards, we suggest five emergency power systems and fire load classification in this paper.

The Study on Equipment Qualification of Emergency Diesel Generator Excitation Control System for Nuclear Power Plant (I) (원전 디젤발전기 여자시스템 기기검증시험에 관한 연구(I))

  • Lee, Joo-Hyun
    • Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
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    • 2007.04a
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    • pp.143-145
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    • 2007
  • The development of excitation control system (ECS) for emergency diesel generator in nuclear power plant is the replacement project of existing control system to resolve the maintenance problems caused by aging and obsolescence, The excitation control system is classified as a safety-related system. To guarantee the performance of developing excitation control system is equal to or higher than that of other systems, establishing the quality assurance scheme, doing software verification and validation activities, and planning equipment qualification. In this paper, we'd like to introduce the equipment qualification of excitation control system.

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