DIORAMA: Dynamic information collection and resource tracking architecture

Abstract

DIORAMA is a real-time scalable decision support framework built on rapid information collection and accurate resource tracking functionalities. Using RFID technology the proposed system tracks emergency responders and victims at the disaster scene. DIORAMA improves the accuracy and decreases the time it takes rescuers to triage, treat and evacuate victims from a disaster scene, as compared to the traditional methods and process that involves using paper triage tags. The information can then be viewed from a website that shows a satellite image of the disaster area with icons representing the paramedics and victims.

MiRTE: Mixed Reality Triage and Evacuation game for Mass Casualty information systems design, testing and training

“…In the trials with human subjects we tested the two systems in a 100x100 feet area with 20 patients and one paramedic [1]. We obtained an average evacuation time reduction of 42% for DIORAMA trials when compared with the PAPER trials.…”

“…We briefly explain the DIORAMA and PAPER trials. For more details on the triage and evacuation protocols see [1].…”

“…We assume that the DIORAMA system is already in place [1]. The location of each patient is computed by the DIORAMA system and displayed on the DIORAMA GUI along with the severity of injury.…”

“…Without loss of generality, to validate and illustrate the game we have implemented it for the DIORAMA system [1]. We modified several parts of the default server and client implementation of the source game engine to implement the triage and evacuation procedures.…”

“…The game combines immersive virtual environments and actual MCI response information systems such as DIORAMA [1], WISSARD [2], CodeBlue [3], and AID-N [4].…”