Burn Prevention
This collection includes resources available to prevent pediatric burn injuries.
Burn Surge Tabletop Exercise Toolkit
2021
· Western Regional Alliance for Pediatric Emergency Management (WRAP-EM),
· University of Utah Health,
· National Pediatric Disaster Coalition (NPDC),
· Pediatric Pandemic Network (PPN),
· Intermountain Primary Children's Hospital,
· Utah Department of Health & Human Services
The Burn Surge Tabletop Exercise Toolkit is a guide for healthcare facilities to prepare for burn mass casualty incidents. It describes templates and resources like …
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Extreme Weather and Healthcare – Are you Ready for a Burn Disaster?
2024
· Pediatric Pandemic Network (PPN),
· Western Regional Alliance for Pediatric Emergency Management (WRAP-EM),
· University of Utah Health
The document discusses the impact of extreme weather events on healthcare systems, focusing on burn disasters. It outlines preparedness strategies for hospitals, emphasizing planning, resources, …
Preventing Unintentional Pediatric Injuries at Evacuation Centers
2009
· Children's National Hospital
This article is about preventing injuries to children aged 1 to 14 at evacuation centers during natural disasters. It describes how injury is a leading …
Rural EMS Education Series: Pediatric EMS Considerations
This webinar, part of the Rural EMS Education Series, is about pediatric emergency medical services (EMS) and how to care for children in emergencies. It …
Burn Prevention, First Aid and Calling 911
This webpage explains how to prevent and treat burns, especially for children, older adults, and people with disabilities. It describes safety tips like keeping pot …
Topic Collection: Burns
This webpage provides technical resources for healthcare facility staff to plan for burn casualties due to various incidents. It includes resources for emergency burn care …
Burn Triage and Treatment of Thermal Injuries in a Radiation Emergency
This webpage from Radiation Emergency Medical Management (REMM) explains how to treat burn injuries during a radiation emergency. It describes the importance of early care, …
About Firearm Injury and Death
This webpage is about firearm injuries and deaths, which are a big public health problem in the U.S. It describes different types of firearm injuries, …
Urban Flooding: Hazards and Tips for Prevention
This fact sheet addresses health hazards that may arise during and after urban flooding. It provides ways to avoid structural hazards and harmful exposures and …
Healthcare Coalition Burn Surge Annex Template
This template helps healthcare groups plan for emergencies with many burn victims. It describes how to manage resources, decide where patients go, and work with …