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A model for simulating combat medical support systems

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Paul B. Richards,

J. Raymond Fletcher,

Claude DelfosseAuthors Info & Claims

WSC '77: Proceedings of the 9th conference on Winter simulation - Volume 2

Pages 862 - 868

Published: 01 January 1977 Publication History

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A computer model that simulates the complexities of an emergency medical system is described. The model represents a medical system that includes various levels of casualty receiving and treatment facilities. The purpose of this model is to provide a computational tool for the comparative analysis and the evaluation of emergency medical care systems. The model demonstrates the effects of the many components comprising a medical treatment and evacuation system, namely casualty receiving facilities, modes of transportation, logistical support, and medical technology. These variables can be manipulated to meet the needs of the user.

The results obtained with this model demonstrate that in order to improve the survival of trauma patients, the number of high speed vehicles is more important than their capacity. Vehicle readiness to respond to evacuation requests is also very important in improving the survival. In addition, by increasing the number of surgeons by 50%, the mortality substantially decreases. Elimination of the intermediate level hospital facilities appears to more than double the mortality.

The NAMES II (Navy Amphibious Medical Evacuation Simulation) Model, although designed for combat situations, can be adapted for contingency planning in almost all medical emergency systems.

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A model for simulating combat medical support systems
1. Applied computing
  1. Life and medical sciences
2. Computing methodologies
  1. Modeling and simulation

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WSC '77: Proceedings of the 9th conference on Winter simulation - Volume 2

January 1977

880 pages

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