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Pediatric Considerations Before, During, and After Radiological or Nuclear Emergencies
2018
· Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),
· Emory University,
· George Washington University
This article focuses on how children are affected by radiation during nuclear or radiological emergencies. It describes that kids can be more exposed to radiation …
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A Skill Set for Supporting Displaced Children in Psychological Recovery After Disasters
2017
· University of Oklahoma,
· Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University,
· National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN),
· George Washington University
This review examines intervention practices for helping displaced children, adolescents, and families after natural disasters. It emphasizes enhancing youth resilience, building social connections, and coping …
Association of Emergency Department Pediatric Readiness With Mortality to 1 Year Among Injured Children Treated at Trauma Centers
2022
· Oregon Health & Science University,
· Stanford University,
· University of Pittsburgh,
· University of Utah,
· University of Iowa,
· Brown University
This journal article describes how emergency departments that are better prepared to care for children can help lower the risk of death for injured kids, …
Supporting Youth Mental Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic
2021
· Northwestern University,
· Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital,
· Brown University,
· Hasbro Children’s Hospital
This commentary discusses how the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated youth mental health issues, and highlights the insufficiencies in the U.S. mental health infrastructure for children. Emergency …
Surge Capacity Principles: Care of the Critically Ill and Injured During Pandemics and Disasters: CHEST Consensus Statement
2014
· University of Minnesota,
· The Hebrew University of Jerusalem,
· George Washington University,
· University of British Columbia,
· Sharp Healthcare,
· Allina Health Care
This article offers consensus recommendations for expanding critical care surge capacity and enhancing intensive care services during disasters or pandemics. It highlights key principles for …
Pediatric Firearm Violence in America
2024
· Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital,
· University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences,
· George Washington University,
· Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
This article highlights the serious issue of gun violence affecting children. It describes how firearms are the leading cause of death for kids and provides …
Frequency, Type, and Degree of Potential Harm of Adverse Safety Events among Pediatric Emergency Medical Services Encounters
2024
· Yale School of Medicine,
· Brown University,
· University of Colorado,
· Yale University
This article describes how often safety problems happen when children get emergency medical care, what types of problems occur, and how serious they are. The …
Healthcare Utilization After Nonfatal Firearm Injuries
2024
· Vanderbilt University,
· Medical University of South Carolina,
· George Washington University
This article describes how young people in the US who survive gun injuries face more health problems. It uses a method called propensity score matching …
The Association of Nonaccidental Trauma with Historical Factors, Examination Findings, and Diagnostic Testing During the Initial Trauma Evaluation
2017
· Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital,
· Yale University,
· University of Washington,
· Brooke Army Medical Center,
· Uniformed Services University,
· Brown University,
· Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center,
· Children's Hospital Los Angeles,
· University of Southern California,
· Medical College of Wisconsin,
· Cardiff University
This article explores the correlation between various elements of history, physical examination, and diagnostic tests with a diagnosis of nonaccidental trauma (NAT) in children. It …
Etiology of Severely Dehydrating Diarrheal Illness in Infants and Young Children Residing in Low- and Middle-Income Countries
2024
· University of Utah,
· University of Virginia,
· University of Maryland,
· Brown University,
· University of Florida
Many young children around the world still die from extreme lack of water caused by sudden severe diarrhea. Severe dehydration from diarrhea is a serious …