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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 …
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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 …
Infections After Natural Disasters
This article discusses the types of infections that may occur after a natural disaster like floods, when infection risk is increased. Factors other than dead …
Effects of Armed Conflict on Child Health and Development: A Systematic Review
2019
· Malmö University,
· Médecins Sans Frontières / Doctors Without Borders,
· University of Florida,
· Aga Khan University
The article reviews the impact of armed conflicts on children's physical health and development. It includes 155 studies from major databases, covering mortality, injuries, illnesses, …