Figure 7
The diagram depicts connections between patient departure and arrival points during disaster response. Most transfers originate from disaster scenes, totalling 218, with the majority transported to hospitals, numbering 187. Ambulances account for 101 transfers, helicopters for 54, and private vehicles for 48. Other modes include planes (19), walking (15), and limited use of boats, trains, taxis, muleback, and tractors. Departures also occur from field hospitals, shelters, and evacuation posts, mainly leading to hospitals, arrival field hospitals, or home and community locations.Paths for patient transportation (middle) from initial disaster site (left) to location of healthcare service (right)
Source: Authors’ own creation