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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 …
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Chemical and Biological Threats: Guidance for Breastfeeding Women, Infants, and Young Children
2024
· Johns Hopkins University
This article highlights the need for guidance on breastfeeding safety after chemical or biological weapon exposure, particularly for women and children in conflict zones. Despite …
Satisfaction With the Humanitarian Response to the 2010 Pakistan Floods: A Call for Increased Accountability to Beneficiaries
2013
· Johns Hopkins University,
· ChildLife Foundation
This article examines how people felt about the help they got after the 2010 Pakistan floods. It describes a survey of 1,800 households and finds …
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, …
The Injury Burden of the 2010 Haiti Earthquake: A Stratified Cluster Survey
2013
· Johns Hopkins University
This article describes the injury impact of the 2010 Haiti earthquake. A survey was conducted in January 2011 to estimate injury rates and medical needs …
Legal Issues Affecting Children With Preexisting Conditions During Public Health Emergencies
2013
· Johns Hopkins University
This article describes the legal challenges faced by children with preexisting health conditions during public health emergencies. It highlights issues like disrupted treatments and separation …
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 …
The Use of Haddon’s Matrix to Plan for Injury and Illness Prevention at Outdoor Music Festivals
2015
· Johns Hopkins University,
· Flinders University
This article describes how Haddon's Matrix is used to prevent injuries and illnesses at outdoor music festivals. It explains that these events can lead to …
Pediatric Disposition Classification (Reverse Triage) System to Create Surge Capacity
This article describes a system called Pediatric Disposition Classification, or reverse triage, to help hospitals manage more patients during emergencies. It focuses on safely discharging …
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 …