Phase report of medical treatment in Sichuan Province, China after the Wenchuan earthquake

Abstract

Objective To retrospectively analyze medical treatment during the Wenchuan earthquake and evaluate the emergency medical response. Method On the basis of the data reported to the provincial disaster relief headquarters by cities and counties in Sichuan Province, we established a database for data processing by using SPSS v11.0. Descriptive statistical analysis was performed. Results The emergency response of Sichuan health system was quick, effective, and powerful. Conclusion In the face of extraordinary disaster, Sichuan Province effectively completed emergency medical treatment despite the enormous workload and associated difficulties achieving initial success in earthquake relief. © 2009 Blackwell Publishing Asia Pty Ltd and Chinese Cochrane Center, West China Hospital of Sichuan University.