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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 …
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Be Hurricane Ready
2023
· Texas Children's Hospital
This course offers resources and videos to help families prepare for hurricanes. It encourages parents of children with complex care needs to register for the …
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 …
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 …
Healthcare Utilization After Nonfatal Firearm Injuries
2024
· Vanderbilt University,
· Medical University of South Carolina,
· George Washington University
This article describes how young people in the US who survive gun injuries face more health problems. It uses a method called propensity score matching …
Step 4 - Safe Evacuation Plan
2023
· Texas Children's Hospital
The video describes how to prepare for a safe evacuation during a hurricane. It suggests having an evacuation plan and backup routes in case of …
The Prehospital Care of Children With Special Health Care Needs
This article discusses the growing number of children with special health needs, emphasizing the importance of tailored programs for their safe transportation and care. It …
Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE) (Acute Vomiting and/or Diarrhea) Evidence-Based Guideline
2021
· Texas Children's Hospital
This guideline defines acute gastroenteritis (AGE) as loose stools or increased stool frequency, often with vomiting. It describes common causes like viruses and bacteria, highlighting …
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 …
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, …