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An Assessment of Pediatric Resident Disaster Preparedness for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
This study assessed the level of neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) disaster preparedness among pediatric residents in a children's hospital. Based on survey feedback from …
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Creation and Delphi-Method Refinement of Pediatric Disaster Triage Simulations
2014
· Yale University,
· Yale School of Medicine,
· Hasbro Children’s Hospital,
· Brown University,
· University of Massachusetts,
· University of British Columbia,
· Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital,
· Boston Children's Hospital,
· Harvard Medical School,
· U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS),
· Children's National Hospital,
· University of Colorado,
· Pediatric Emergency Research Canada,
· University of Connecticut School of Medicine
This research focused on creating realistic training simulations for emergency medical service (EMS) providers to handle pediatric disaster situations. The study involved designing scenarios like …
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 …
Early Estimate of Nirsevimab Effectiveness for Prevention of Respiratory Syncytial Virus-Associated Hospitalization Among Infants Entering Their First Respiratory Syncytial Virus Season - New Vaccine Surveillance Network, October 2023-February 2024
2024
· Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),
· Vanderbilt University,
· Seattle Children's Hospital,
· Baylor College of Medicine,
· University of Rochester
This study examines the effectiveness of nirsevimab, a monoclonal antibody, in preventing RSV-related hospitalizations in infants during their first RSV season. Conducted from October 2023 …
Strategies for Improving Vaccine Communication and Uptake
2024
· American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP),
· University of Colorado,
· Seattle Children's Hospital,
· New York Medical College
This article is about improving communication and increasing the uptake of vaccines. It describes how vaccines have greatly reduced diseases that can be prevented by …
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 …
The Role of Public Health in Mental and Behavioral Health in Children and Families Following Disasters
2009
· University of Washington,
· University of Oklahoma,
· Fielding Graduate University,
· Seattle Children's Hospital,
· Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
This article explores the impact of mass disasters and terrorist attacks on the mental and behavioral health of children and youth. It identifies the key …
Severe Pediatric Neurological Manifestations With SARS-CoV-2 or MIS-C Hospitalization and New Morbidity
2024
· Montreal Children's Hospital,
· Children's Hospital of Philadelphia,
· University of Pennsylvania,
· Johns Hopkins University,
· Seattle Children's Hospital,
· Universidad Nacional de Colombia,
· Fundación Universitaria de Ciencias de la Salud,
· Nationwide Children's Hospital
This study was designed to assess the association of severe neurological manifestations during a SARS-CoV-2–related hospital admission with new neurocognitive or functional morbidities at discharge. …
Strategic Surge Responses in the COVID-19 Era: Operational Themes, Innovative Solutions and Lessons Learned by Three Freestanding Pediatric Emergency Departments
2023
· Seattle Children's Hospital
This article describes how three pediatric emergency departments in the western U.S. handled challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. It highlights issues like low patient numbers …
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 …