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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 …
Chemical-Biological Terrorism and Its Impact on Children [2020]
2020
· Harvard Medical School,
· Boston Children's Hospital,
· Yale University,
· Children's Hospital Colorado,
· University of Colorado,
· American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
This policy statement can assist clinicians and policymakers on safeguarding children and minimizing harm from chemical or biological attacks. While federal programs support public health …
The 2023 Model Core Content of Disaster Medicine
2023
· WellSpan Health,
· University of California at Irvine,
· Harvard Medical School,
· Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center,
· John Peter Smith Health Network,
· University of Connecticut School of Medicine,
· Indiana University,
· Riley Children's Health,
· University of Massachusetts,
· UMass Chan Medical School,
· The George Washington University Hospital,
· Baylor College of Medicine
The article outlines the 2023 model core content of disaster medicine, focusing on essential topics for disaster preparedness and response. It emphasizes the importance of …
Variation in Patterns of Health Care Before Suicide: A Population Case-Control Study
2019
· Henry Ford Health System,
· Kaiser Permanente Colorado,
· Kaiser Permanente Hawaii,
· HealthPartners Institute,
· Kaiser Permanente Georgia,
· Georgia State University,
· Kaiser Permanente,
· Harvard Medical School,
· University of Connecticut Health Center,
· Essentia Health,
· Kaiser Permanente Washington
This study examined healthcare utilization patterns before suicide compared to the general population in the US. Using data from 8 healthcare systems, researchers analyzed visits …
Pediatric Intravenous Fluid Use in the Emergency Department During Hurricane Helene
2025
· Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital,
· Children's Hospital Los Angeles,
· University of California, Los Angeles,
· Boston Children's Hospital,
· Harvard Medical School,
· Emory University,
· Dayton Children's Hospital,
· Wright State University
This article explains how doctors gave intravenous (IV) fluids to children in the emergency department during Hurricane Helene. The study looks at how often IV …
Response to Challenges and Lessons Learned from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita: A National Perspective
This article discusses disaster response efforts following Hurricane Katrina and other emergencies. The lead author, Dr. Weiner, is a pediatric emergency medicine physician with extensive …
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 …
A Pediatrician's Guide to Climate Change-Informed Primary Care
2021
· Emory University,
· Children's Healthcare of Atlanta,
· Boston Children's Hospital,
· Harvard Medical School,
· UH Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital,
· Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine,
· Children's Hospital at Montefiore,
· Albert Einstein College of Medicine,
· Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health,
· Harvard Global Health Institute
This article discusses how pediatricians can include climate change in their care for children. It describes the health risks from climate change, like asthma and …
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 …