The Impact of the Storm Emma on Irish Emergency Department Attendances.
Ir Med J
; 113(3): 35, 2020 03 13.
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ABSTRACT
Aim The impact of severe weather events on Irish EDs has not yet been characterised. The aim of this study was to examine the impact of Storm Emma on the attendance patterns to an Irish ED. Methods Data was collected for 64hrs prior to the red alert (Pre-Red), 38hrs of the red alert (Red) and for the 256 hrs (10 days) post the red alert (Post-Red) during Storm Emma. A Comparison was made with the same time periods in 2017. Results There was a statistically significant decrease in attendance during the Red period in 2018, compared with 2017 (119 vs. 234, p<0.001), with a rebound surge in attendances in the Post-Red period (1,861 vs 1,578, p<0.001). Mean patient experience times were significantly longer in the Post-Red period in 2018 (9.5+/-9.5hrs vs 7.9+/-8.2hrs, p<0.001). Conclusion This study has detailed the impact of a severe weather event on an Irish ED and will help inform preparedness for the future.
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01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Pacientes Ambulatorios
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Defensa Civil
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Servicio de Urgencia en Hospital
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Tormentas Ciclónicas
Límite:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
País/Región como asunto:
Europa
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En
Revista:
Ir Med J
Año:
2020
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Irlanda