2024 Volume 29 Issue 1 Pages 1-7
【Purpose】To prepare for major disasters, we should seek a solution to reduce the under strain of the medical system by strengthening the medical cooperation between the community and medical institutions. Additionally, we considered the possibility of utilizing private Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs). 【Target】Individuals in the Kita-Oe district of Chuo-ku, Osaka City, who participated in evacuation drills at the Osaka Municipal Chuo High School. 【Methods】We provided triage training to local residents in an online evacuation drill assumed to use Osaka Municipal Chuo High School as an evacuation center. We exchanged opinions and conducted questionnaire surveys on the role of medical experts and emergency medical care. 【Results】Triage by private EMTs and others at evacuation centers is expected to reduce the number of injured and sick people transported to hospitals at an early stage, and residents may provide first aid to non-acute injured and sick people. Discussion was held on cooperation with residents. 【Conclusion】There are limits what the local residents could perform at an evacuation center if disasters occur. It was thought that paramedics with expertise in disaster medicine could work with the community to reduce the pressure on medical facilities.
