Burn Prevention
This collection includes resources available to prevent pediatric burn injuries.
Smokey Bear
· U.S. Forest Service,
· National Association of State Foresters,
· U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
This website is dedicated to the iconic character Smokey Bear, promoting wildfire prevention and safety. The website offers valuable resources, educational materials, and interactive tools …
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Implications of the California Wildfires for Health, Communities, and Preparedness
This 120-page report summarizes a workshop held on June 4-5, 2019, about the impacts of the California wildfires, and the population health, environmental health, emergency …
Crisis Standards of Care Implementation at the State Level in the United States
2020
· Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai,
· Harvard Medical School,
· Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center,
· University College Dublin
This study examined the development of crisis standards of care (CSC) in United States. A search was conducted in 2015 and 2020 to identify states …
Firework Injuries to the Hand in the United States: An Epidemiological and Cost Analysis
2023
· The Ohio State University
This article examines firework injuries to the hand in the U.S. from 2006 to 2014, using data from emergency departments. It describes how most injuries …
Fireworks Safety Tips
This fact sheet provides tips to stay safe during celebrations featuring fireworks. It offers alternatives like glow sticks, noise makers, outdoor movie nights, and crafts, …