Identifying fire safety in hospitals: Evidence from Changsha, China

Liu, Dingli; Xu, Zhisheng; Wang, Yuting; Li, Yangyang; Liu, Yan

doi:10.1016/j.aej.2022.08.055

Cited by 8 publications

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“…For judicious distribution, more numbers of oxygen cylinders are necessary for wise use. More oxygen concentrators are to be manufactured, along with initializing action plan to have more PSPs in the Hospital complex [41]. Save Oxygen both in liquid and gaseous form with an action plan as follows:…”

Section: Mox In Future Epidemicsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Medical Oxygen Mandate and Blazes Inhibition in Emerging Hospital ICUs, India

Mishra

Mishra²

2023

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Aims and Objective: Pure Oxygen proved palliative care or considered a lifesaving drug causing innumerable deaths due to its inaccessibility against SARS-COVID-19. Medical oxygen (MOX) availability in COVID Care Hospitals (CCHs) in India was scanty during the peak period of the pandemic. The fatalities, trauma, and fire incidences in CCHs had increased multifold. Methodology: The major fires in hospitals from March 2020 were collected from media and past literature and analyzed considering causalities, time, sectors, pre-pandemic, etc. The world faced MOX shortages and infrastructural lags with wildfire hazards in CCHs have forced the research. The fire incidents in major hospitals, globally, and 150 hospitals in India are analyzed from the 20th century onwards. Focused Area: The SARS-2 virus has been undergoing many mutations and remediation to date. MOX supply chain was observed distorted from the manufacturer, to end users during its 2nd phase. The existing architecture of COVID beds, space, MOX demand, resource management, and heating Ventilating & air conditioning (HVAC) bottlenecks needs rebuilding. Results and Future Research: The blazes in the early 20th century were mainly due to curtains, kitchens, chimneys, etc. whereas electrical short circuits cause the 21st-century hospital blazes from HVAC systems and surges in oxygen levels in ICUs. The higher oxygen level and poor maintenance of electrical gadgets are the attributes. The blazing timing causes were from 6 PM to 8 AM, mostly in Government hospitals. This study can prioritize and stimulate curative measures in hospital fire safety and epidemiology of MOX generation, storing, transportation, and carriage in case of future biological disasters.

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Section: Mox In Future Epidemicsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Medical Oxygen Mandate and Blazes Inhibition in Emerging Hospital ICUs, India

Mishra

Mishra²

2023

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“…These plans must account for the unique operational characteristics of these settings, such as the presence of immobile or sedated patients (Song et al, 2023), critical ongoing medical procedures, and the need for transporting sophisticated medical equipment (Dulebenets et al, 2020;Yazdani et al, 2021). Moreover, the diverse range of scenarios that might necessitate an evacuation, including natural disasters (Kelly et al, 2023;Salamati Nia and Kulatunga, 2017), fire outbreaks (Muhamad Salleh et al, 2020;Liu et al, 2023), or security threats (Ahouanmenou et al, 2023;Argaw et al, 2020), require a multifaceted and adaptable approach to ensure safety and minimize disruption to critical medical care.…”

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Review of advanced emergency evacuation procedures in hospital buildings: comprehensive analysis and insights

Wu,

Nie,

Zeng

et al. 2024

Front. Built Environ.

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This research paper explores the integration of novel technologies in hospital emergency evacuations, particularly in Operating Rooms (ORs) and Emergency Departments (EDs). It examines the application of advanced tools like simulation modeling, Building Information Modeling (BIM), Digital Twin technology, sensor data, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to improve evacuation strategies in the building. The study extends to in-depth case studies for assessing the practicality of existing protocols, while also highlighting the critical importance of staff training and preparedness. Additionally, it addresses the ethical and psychological impacts of emergencies on patients and healthcare staff, underscoring the need for technology to be complemented with human-centered care. The paper concludes by emphasizing the ongoing necessity for innovative research in enhancing safety and operational resilience in healthcare emergency management.

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