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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 …
Helping Children Wear Masks
This one-page document describes ways to help children wear masks comfortably and safely. It gives tips for parents and caregivers, such as choosing the right …
Mpox and Pediatrics: What Clinicians Need to Know
The website describes what doctors and nurses need to know about mpox (monkeypox) in children. It explains how mpox spreads, what symptoms to look for, …
EMS Biosafety - Identify, Isolate, Inform
This guide describes how EMS workers can stay safe when dealing with patients who might have dangerous infections. The main steps are to identify people …
Q&A's about the Transport of Pediatric Patients (<18 years of age) Suspected or with Confirmed Viral Hemorrhagic Fever (VHF)
This guide addresses important questions and answers about safely moving children under 18 who might have or do have viral hemorrhagic fever (VHF). It explains …
Beginners Guide to NETEC Exercise Templates
This document describes how to use NETEC exercise templates for planning and evaluating emergency preparedness exercises in healthcare. It explains basic exercise design, recommends FEMA …
EMS Model PPE Donning and Doffing Procedure for Suspected VHF Case without Active Bleeding, Vomiting, or Diarrhea
This document describes the steps for emergency medical workers to safely put on and take off personal protective equipment (PPE) when helping someone who might …
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 …
Beginners Guide to NETEC (National Ebola Training and Education Center) Exercise Templates
This document is a guide for individuals who are new to National Ebola Training and Education Center (NETEC) exercise development and evaluation or those who …