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Creation of 3D Maps for Satellite Communications to Support Ambulatory Rescue Operations

  • Nakajima, Isao;Nawaz, Muhammad Naeem;Juzoji, Hiroshi;Ta, Masuhisa
    • Journal of Multimedia Information System
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    • v.6 no.1
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    • pp.23-30
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    • 2019
  • A communications profile is a system that acquires information from communication links to an ambulance or other vehicle moving on a road and compiles a database based on this information. The equipment (six sets of HDTVs, fish-eye camera, satellite antenna with tracking system, and receiving power from the satellite beacon of the N-star) mounted on the roof of the vehicle, image data were obtained at Yokohama Japan. From these data, the polygon of the building was actually produced and has arranged on the map of the Geographical Survey Institute of a 50 m-mesh. The optical study (relationship between visibility rate and elevation angle) were performed on actual data taken by fish-eye lens, and simulated data by 3D-Map with polygons. There was no big difference. This 3D map system then predicts the communication links that will be available at a given location. For line-of-sight communication, optical analysis allows approximation if the frequency is sufficiently high. For non-line-of-sight communication, previously obtained electric power data can be used as reference information for approximation in certain cases when combined with predicted values calculated based on a 3D map. 3D maps are more effective than 2D maps for landing emergency medical helicopters on public roadways in the event of a disaster. Using advanced imaging technologies, we have produced a semi-automatic creation of a high-precision 3D map at Yokohama Yamashita Park and vicinity and assessed its effectiveness on telecommunications and ambulatory merits.

First Aid Knowledge and Education Necessity of Some College Students in Gyeongbuk (경북지역 일부 대학생들의 응급처치 지식수준 및 교육 필요성)

  • Hyun-Mi Kim;Kyong-Jin Park
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Industry Convergence
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    • v.27 no.3
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    • pp.509-517
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    • 2024
  • Purpose : The study examined the knowledge and health education about first aid of college students. Methods : The survey had done from October to December, 2022. Total subjects in this study were 205. The collected data were analyzed by SPSS 24.0 program. Results : Regarding the difference in first aid knowledge according to the first aid education characteristics of the subjects, significant differences were observed in experience of first aid training (t=6.54, p(.01), necessity of first aid training (t=3.60, p(.01), and number of first aid training sessions (F=5.40, p(.01). In the case of first aid education experience, first aid education was necessary, and the knowledge score was the highest tn the three or more training sessions. As for the contents of first aid education, action tips in case of emergency, fracture, dislocation, sprain was the highest, and rescue and transport was the lowest. Conclusion : Continuous and systematic first aid education for college students is needed, and it is absolutely necessary to develop an advanced treatment education program to revitalize it.

An Analysis of Emergency Transport Proportional Population (인구비례 응급출동 현황 분석)

  • Kim, Chul-Tae
    • Journal of Digital Convergence
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    • v.12 no.12
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    • pp.449-456
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    • 2014
  • This study aimed to reveal the statistical correlation between the distribution of jurisdictional population and the incidence of mobilization, which consisted with cases of patient transfer and non-transfer to hospital. For this study, we collected and analysed the data for populational status, area, and cases of patient transfer and non-transfer to hospital from 5 fire stations in D city, from January 2010 to December 2012. Total numbers of mobilization were highest in J fire station and this supreme tendency were also seen in both cases (transfer and non-transfer). On the contrary, those of B fire station were lowest. In case of populational status of specific jurisdiction, S fire station was identified to possess the highest while D fire station showed the lowest. However, influences of jurisdictional population on occurrence of patient transfer and / or non-transfer to hospital were not seemed to be shown.

Long-Term Estimation of 119 Ambulance Services by Demographic Changes in Korea (인구 변동에 따른 119 구급 서비스의 장기 추계)

  • Kang, Kyunghee
    • Fire Science and Engineering
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    • v.32 no.5
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    • pp.105-111
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    • 2018
  • Based on the Statistical Yearbook of 119 Emergency Medical Services in 2017 (National Fire Agency, 2018) and Population Projection by Province: 2015~2045 (Statistics Korea, 2017), this study analyzed the effects of population changes, such as low fertility and aging on the use of ambulance services in the future. The population of Korea is expected to decline after peaking in 2031, but the number of elderly people aged over 70 is expected to continue to increase. The rates of emergency ambulance transport (REAT, the number of patients transferred per 1,000 inhabitants) are not changed significantly, compared to the recent trends, but the ambulance services for elderly over 70 years of age will increase exponentially. Therefore, the population changes due to low fertility and aging is accompanied by a quantitative and qualitative change in ambulance services, and from the long term perspectives, it is necessary to consider not only the effective response of ambulance services due to aging, but also the adjustment of existing jurisdictions due to population changes and the relocation of manpower and resources.

Conceptual Design and Examination of Required Functions of a Public Ship in Chuja-do (추자도 행정선의 필요기능 조사 및 선박 개념설계)

  • An, Kwang
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Marine Environment & Safety
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    • v.26 no.6
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    • pp.606-614
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    • 2020
  • The administrative ship, Chuja-ho, is the only mode of transportation between manned islands in the Chuja-do, Jeju. Chuja-ho is a 25-year-old age, which is identified to pass the persisting period (25 years) for public ships, and there is an urgent need for a replacement. The residents of the island are also requesting that the new administrative ship be outfitted with medical functions because there is no sea transportation system for medical emergencies in Chuja-do. The purpose of this study is to examine the required functions of a new administrative ship outfitted with medical functions and to suggest a conceptual design. In order to review the necessity of an emergency patient transport system, user requirements were surveyed and analyzed, and the ship's condition assessed by ship experts who carried out an on-site survey and analysis of ship survey data. Thereafter, a conceptual design for a new administrative ship with medical functions was presented. The results of this study can be used during a review of a new budget plan and for basic ship designs during the replacement project by the local government. It is also expected to improve the safety and medical environment of Chuja-do residents.

Inter-regional Transport Accident Mode Comparison Using National Hospital Discharge Patients Injury Survey (퇴원손상환자조사를 이용한 지역간 운수사고 양상 비교)

  • Lim, Nam-Gu;Lee, Jin-Yong;Na, Baeg-Ju
    • Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society
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    • v.13 no.2
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    • pp.747-754
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    • 2012
  • The purpose of this study was to compare inter-regional accident modes using the National Hospital Discharge Patient Injury Survey. In order to determine economic status of each region, 234 cities and counties were categorized as 5 groups according to their financial self-reliance ratio. The main results are as follows. First, transport accidents had increased by the age group of 25 to 44 but decreased thereafter. Second, the frequency of car accidents was the highest among several types of transport accidents. Most common site of transport accidents was roads and highways. Third, there was significant difference in the modes of transport accident among regions. Fourth, emergency admission rate was quite different according to regional groups but it was no significant difference by economic status. Lastly, there was significant difference in injury patterns by region groups. In regions which were high economic status, there were relatively less serious injury patterns such as sprain, strain, dislocation while regions which were in low economic status had experienced serious injury including fracture, stab wound, and open fracture. We could find the difference in accident modes by regional economic status. Therefore, health authority should consider different accident prevention strategies by regional groups.

An Implementation of U Care System for Health Diagnosis (건강진단을 위한 U 케어시스템 구현)

  • Hong, Jin-Keun
    • Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society
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    • v.7 no.6
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    • pp.1200-1205
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    • 2006
  • In this paper, it is presented to the designed and implemented care system fur health diagnosis. The designed handhold care system is implemented by embedded Visual C++4.0 and Pocket PC2003 software development kit (SDK) in an 802.11 wireless network, and we were conducted that the research provide sufficiently the usefulness of the U health system for the collection of care management information. The proposed system is consists of care management module for health diagnosis, personal record module, data transport module, image information management module for clinic. Also, fur emergency status, transmission function of clinic information is implemented by wireless LAN protocol and serial communication.

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Development of hybrid shielding system for large-area Compton camera: A Monte Carlo study

  • Kim, Jae Hyeon;Lee, Junyoung;Kim, Young-su;Lee, Hyun Su;Kim, Chan Hyeong
    • Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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    • v.52 no.10
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    • pp.2361-2369
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    • 2020
  • Compton cameras using large scintillators have been developed for high imaging sensitivity. These scintillator-based Compton cameras, however, mainly due to relatively low energy resolution, suffer from undesired background-radiation signals, especially when radioactive materials' activity is very low or their location is far from the Compton camera. To alleviate this problem for a large-size Compton camera, in the present study, a hybrid-type shielding system was designed that combines an active shield with a veto detector and a passive shield that surrounds the active shield. Then, the performance of the hybrid shielding system was predicted, by Monte Carlo radiation transport simulation using Geant4, in terms of minimum detectable activity (MDA), signal-to-noise ratio (SNR), and image resolution. Our simulation results show that, for the most cases, the hybrid shielding system significantly improves the performance of the large-size Compton camera. For the cases investigated in the present study, the use of the shielding system decreased the MDA by about 1.4, 1.6, and 1.3 times, increased the SNR by 1.2-1.9, 1.1-1.7, and 1.3-2.1 times, and improved the image resolution (i.e., reduced the FWHM) by 7-8, 1-6, and 3-5% for 137Cs, 60Co, and 131I point source located at 1-5 m from the imaging system, respectively.

An Empirical Study on Firefighters' Health Hazard Factors -Focused on Fire Fighters, Rescue Workers and Emergency Medical Technicians Perception in Busan Fire Fighters- (소방공무원 건강장해 유해인자에 대한 실증연구 -화재진압대원, 구조대원, 구급대원의 인식조사를 중심으로-)

  • Kwon, Seol A;Lee, Min-Kyu;Park, Sang Ho;Kim, Da Young;Ryu, Sang Il
    • The Journal of the Korea Contents Association
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    • v.19 no.3
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    • pp.520-529
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    • 2019
  • This study is intended to provide basic data for health management of firefighters in the future by empirically looking into health hazard factors of firefighters in Busan City. It was revealed that firstly, the danger of harmful chemicals in a fire was perceived the most by firefighters, who extinguish a fire in person on the scene of a fire, and it was followed by the danger of falling while putting out a fire. This study is intended to provide basic data for health management of firefighters in the future by empirically looking into health hazard factors of firefighters in Busan City. It was revealed that firstly, the danger of harmful chemicals in a fire was perceived the most by firefighters, who extinguish a fire in person on the scene of a fire, and it was followed by the danger of falling while putting out a fire. Moreover, the danger of shift work was perceived the most by paramedics. This corresponds to the existing studies arguing that shift work is harmful to health. Next, the overload of patient transport was recognized as the second biggest hazard factor. This demonstrates they are worried about various second accidents that may happen due to a lot of patient transport works. In addition, the possibility of causing a traffic accident was perceived as a hazard factor too, since they must drive ambulance cars quickly to transport patients. Lastly, rescue workers regarded these hazard factors to be most dangerous. This is associated with their occupational characteristics, because rescue workers are the closest to diverse risks including a fire.

A Study on the Evaluation of Radiation Safety in Opened-Ceiling-Facilities for Radiography Testing (천장 개방형 RT 사용시설의 방사선 안전성 평가 연구)

  • Sung-Hoe, Heo;Won-Seok, Park;Seung-Uk, Heo;Byung-In, Min
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Radiology
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    • v.16 no.6
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    • pp.741-749
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    • 2022
  • Radiography-Testing that verify the quality of welding structures without destruction are overwhelmingly used in industries, but many safety precautions are required as radiation is used. The workers for Radiography-Testing perform the inspection by moving the Iridium-192 radiation source embedded in the transport container of the gamma-ray irradiator within or outside the facility. The general facility is completely blocked about radiation from the outside with thick concrete, but if it is difficult for worker to handle object of inspection, facilities ceiling can be opened. A general facility may be constructed using a theoretical dose evaluation method because all exterior facilities are blocked, but if the ceiling is open, it is not appropriate to evaluate radiation safety with a simple theoretical calculation method due to the skyshine effect. Therefore, in this study, the radiation safety of the facility was evaluated in the actual field through an ion chamber survey-meter and an accumulated dose-meter called as OSLD, and the actual evaluation environment was modeled and evaluated using the Monte Carlo simulation code as FLUKA. According to the direction of the irradiation, the radiation dose at the facility boundary was difficult to meet the standards set by the regulatory authority, and radiation safety could be secured through additional methods. In addition, it was confirmed that the simulation results using the Iridium-192 source were valid evaluation with the actual measured results.