Practical and theoretical discussion of medical supplies support in earthquake relieving

Key words: 
• earthquake relieving /
• emergency /
• medical supplies support

Abstract: Objective: Discuss the challenge and strategy of medical supplies support facing in earthquake relieving from practical and theoretical point of view. Methods: Summarized and analyzed the work of medical supplies support implemented by joint logistic command of Chengdu military area in earthquake relieving after the 5.12 earthquake in Wenchuan,Sichuan province in southwestern China.The main point was to analyze the difficulties and insufficiencies in earthquake relieving.Results and Conclusion:: Communica- tion,report and transportation are the key factors influencing the efficacy of medical supplies support,while changes of need and com- ponent elements of provision are major factors influencing the precision.The platform of medical supplies support of standardizing and informationalizing would help shorten response time and raise efficacy when dealing with emergencies or war significantly.