Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital
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Surge Activation by the Emergency Department for COVID-19
This article describes how a pediatric hospital's emergency department prepared for a surge of COVID-19 patients. It outlines the 16-day planning process, including key steps …
Emergency Medical Services for Children: Office Emergency and Disaster Readiness
This 4-page special issue article looks at the role of the pediatrician in preparation for office emergencies and local disasters. During office emergencies, focus is …
Prehospital Disaster Triage Does Not Predict Pediatric Outcomes: Comparing the Criteria Outcomes Tool to Three Mass-Casualty Incident Triage Algorithms
2021
· Yale University,
· Yale School of Medicine,
· University of Southern California,
· University at Buffalo,
· Harbor-UCLA Medical Center,
· Rady Children's Hospital San Diego,
· University of California, San Diego
This article describes a study comparing different triage tools used in emergencies to predict outcomes for injured children. The study looked at three tools: START, …
Comparison of Outcome Tools Used to Test Mass-Casualty Algorithms in the Pediatric Population
2021
· University of California, San Diego,
· Rady Children's Hospital San Diego,
· California Community Health Centers,
· Harbor-UCLA Medical Center,
· University of California, Los Angeles,
· University of Southern California,
· Yale University,
· Yale School of Medicine,
· Children's Hospital Los Angeles
This study compares different tools used to test mass-casualty algorithms for children. It describes how these algorithms sort patients by severity during emergencies. The study …
Health Informatics for Pediatric Disaster Preparedness Planning
This review examines how informatics can help prepare for disasters affecting children. It describes the need to focus on children's unique needs during emergencies, as …
Children's Coping in the Context of Disasters and Terrorism
This article focuses on how children cope with disasters and terrorism. It describes the stress and coping model, highlighting factors like family support, age, gender, …
Building Community Engagement Capacity in a Transdisciplinary Population Health Research Consortium
2024
· Loyola University Chicago,
· Northwestern University,
· University of Alabama at Birmingham,
· University of California –San Diego School of Medicine,
· University of California, San Diego,
· University of Michigan,
· University of Minnesota
This article discusses how a research group focused on population health worked to involve communities in their studies. By building strong connections and using a …
Mental Health Impact of Pandemics and Other Public Health Emergencies in Children
Pediatric health care providers play a crucial role in supporting children and families by addressing risk factors and promoting resilience. Educating caregivers on enhancing children's …
Infection Prevention and Control Implications of Special Pathogens in Children
2024
· Northwestern University,
· Emory University,
· University of Nebraska Medical Center,
· Seattle Children's Hospital,
· University of Washington
Special pathogens, highly transmissible and causing severe disease, require Children's hospital healthcare personnel (HCP) to identify, isolate, and inform to prevent transmission. This article discusses …
Preparing the Pediatric Workforce for Future Pandemics and Disasters
2024
· Stanford University,
· Northwestern University
In this editorial, the journal issue editors emphasize the importance of reflecting on the successes and failures in dealing with the global COVID-19 pandemic to …