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Is Your Community and Region Pediatric Disaster Ready?
The video describes how communities can prepare for disasters with a focus on children, who are more vulnerable in emergencies. Two tools are introduced: the …
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Postacute Sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 in Children
2024
· Children's Hospital Colorado,
· New York University,
· Children's Hospital Los Angeles,
· University of Southern California,
· Children's Hospital of Philadelphia,
· Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center,
· University of Cincinnati,
· Nemours Children's Health,
· Columbia University,
· Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital,
· University of California, San Diego
The article is about the effects of COVID-19 on children after they recover from the virus. It describes how some kids experience ongoing symptoms, known …
Oral Rehydration Therapy
This video discusses how to treat dehydration in children using oral rehydration therapy. Dehydration can happen due to illnesses like fever, vomiting, or diarrhea. Oral …
Prehospital Recognition and Management of Pediatric Sepsis: A Qualitative Assessment
2023
· Nationwide Children's Hospital,
· The Ohio State University,
· University of Colorado,
· George Washington University
This article is about recognizing and managing sepsis in children before they reach the hospital. It describes how early detection can save lives but is …
Patient-Driven Resource Planning of a Health Care Facility Evacuation
2013
· George Washington University
This article describes how hospitals can plan for evacuations by focusing on patient needs. It explains that some patients need more help during an evacuation, …
Assessing Hospital Preparedness: Comparison of an On-Site Survey With a Self-Reported, Internet-Based, Long-Distance Tabletop Drill
2013
· State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University,
· George Washington University
This study compares hospital preparedness using two methods: an on-site survey and a self-reported, internet-based drill. It describes how hospitals often underreport their surge capacity …
Preparing for Optimal Outcomes: A Live Evacuation Exercise
This study involved a pediatric trauma center that conducted its first live evacuation exercise. The center in Ohio had 525 beds and over 12,000 employees. …
Pediatric and Neonatal Interfacility Transport: Results From a National Consensus Conference
2013
· University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences,
· Indiana University,
· Nicklaus Children's Hospital,
· Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center,
· Akron Children's Hospital
This article discusses advancements in pediatric/neonatal interfacility transport over the past decade. The consensus views of experts, including those from the American Academy of Pediatrics' …
Evaluation of Regional Hospitals’ Use of Children in Disaster Drills
This article evaluates how often children are used in disaster drills at community hospitals near Cincinnati, Ohio. It shows that most hospitals do not include …
Preparing for the Unthinkable. Tactical Emergency Casualty Care Pediatric Guidelines
There are currently no critical care pediatric programs for critically injured children in mass casualty situations. To address this gap, the Committee for Tactical Emergency …