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Children in Disasters: Do Americans Feel Prepared?
2016
· Columbia University
The website is about how prepared Americans feel when it comes to protecting children during disasters. It describes a survey that was done to find …
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Preparing Families of Technology-Dependent Children for Emergencies
This study was conducted to assess the emergency preparedness of families with children who rely on medical devices during power outages. An 8-point checklist was …
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 …
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 …
Best Practices Checklist for Emergency Shelters
2018
· Save the Children,
· Columbia Climate School National Center for Disaster Preparedness,
· Columbia University
This document describes important steps to make emergency shelters safe and effective. It includes tips for planning, setting up, and running shelters during disasters. The …
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, …