Does Number of Beds Reflect the Surgical Capability of Hospitals in Wartime and Disaster? The Use of a Simulation Technique at a National Level

Abstract

The use of simulation techniques might be useful method to assess the nationwide surgical capability. This is a complex dilemma that cannot be predicted with trivial guessing, even when combined with previous experience of triaging. Analyzing the weak points and bottlenecks at a national level might help in creating preparedness protocols.