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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 …
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Disaster and Terrorism Preparedness: What Pediatricians Need to Know
2003
· Columbia University
The article is about how pediatricians can prepare for disasters and terrorism. It describes the important steps doctors should take to protect children during emergencies. …
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 …
The Preparedness Wizard
2024
· Columbia University
This online tool is designed to help people get ready for emergencies. guiding users through steps to create a personalized emergency plan. The tool is …
Injury Free Safety Topics
This webpage describes different safety topics to help prevent injuries, especially for children and families. The information includes tips on how to stay safe at …
Power Outages and Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in Children
2025
· Columbia University,
· Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai,
· Children's Hospital of Philadelphia,
· University of Washington
This article describes how power outages can lead to carbon monoxide poisoning in children, especially when families use generators or other fuel-burning devices indoors. It …
Factors Associated with Improved Pediatric Resuscitative Care in General Emergency Departments
2023
· Yale University,
· Indiana University,
· McMaster University,
· Columbia University,
· Boston University,
· Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
This article with video abstract describes a study on how to improve care for children needing emergency help in general hospitals. It used practice drills, …
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 …
Power Outages and Community Health: A Narrative Review
2020
· Columbia University,
· Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center,
· Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health,
· Stanford University
This article is about how power outages can affect community health. It describes moderate evidence that power outages can lead to increased health risks, such …
Resilient Children, Youth and Communities
The website is about the Resilient Children, Youth, and Communities (RCYC) team at NCDP and LSU. It describes how they studied families affected by the …