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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 …
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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 …
Nirsevimab to Reduce Infant Morbidity From Respiratory Syncytial Virus
This article describes how nirsevimab, a long-acting monoclonal antibody, helps prevent respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections in infants. RSV is a common virus that can …
EM Sim Cases: Bronchiolitis
The website describes a simulation case for managing bronchiolitis in children, highlighting the challenges and treatment options during respiratory illness season. It highlights the importance …
EM Sim Case: Pediatric Drowning
The website describes a simulation for a pediatric drowning case created by Drs. Katie Maguire and Nicole Holm. A 3-year-old girl was found unconscious after …
Coadministration of Anti-Viral Monoclonal Antibodies With Routine Pediatric Vaccines and Implications for Nirsevimab Use: A White Paper
2021
· University of Parma,
· University of British Columbia,
· University of Florence,
· Association Française de Pédiatrie Ambulatoire (AFPA),
· Launceston General Hospital,
· University of Tasmania
This article explores the use of anti-viral monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) with routine pediatric vaccines, focusing on nirsevimab for RSV prevention. It describes how mAbs can …
A Novel Framework to Assess Multidimensional Disaster Resilience of Children: From Conceptualization to Quantification
2023
· University of British Columbia,
· National University of Sciences and Technology,
· COMSATS University Islamabad
This article describes a new way to measure how well children can bounce back from disasters. It introduces a framework that looks at different aspects …
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 …
Communication in Disasters to Support Families With Children With Medical Complexity and Special Healthcare Needs: A Rapid Scoping Review
2024
· University of British Columbia,
· British Columbia Children's Hospital,
· Canuck Place Children's Hospice
This article examines the challenges of supporting children with medical complexity (CMC) during disasters, as these events can disrupt essential healthcare access. Conducted in response …