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Paediatric Patients in Mass Casualty Incidents: A Comprehensive Review and Call to Action
2022
· University of Southern California,
· Johns Hopkins University,
· Washington University in St. Louis,
· Texas Tech University,
· University of Texas Southwestern,
· University of Minnesota,
· University of Pennsylvania,
· University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
This review article examines how children are affected in mass casualty incidents (MCIs) and highlights the need for special care due to their unique needs. …
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Psychological First Aid: A Minnesota Community Supported Model: Part 1 Introduction to Psychological First Aid
This course module is designed for responders and volunteers to help people in crises. It describes how psychological first aid (PFA) supports survivors after disasters …
Use of Emergency Medical Services for Children With Medical Complexity
2026
· Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital,
· Northwestern University,
· University of Pittsburgh,
· University of Pittsburgh Medical Center,
· Massachusetts General Hospital,
· University of Minnesota
This journal article describes how children with complex medical needs use emergency medical services. It explains that these children often need special care and may …
Appropriate Air Medical Services Utilization and Recommendations for Integration of Air Medical Services Resources into the EMS System of Care: A Joint Position Statement and Resource Document of NAEMSP, ACEP, and AMPA
2021
· University of Minnesota,
· Washington University in St. Louis,
· University of Michigan,
· University of Florida,
· Cleveland Clinic,
· Augusta University
This position statement is about using air medical services safely and effectively. It describes when to use helicopters or planes for patient transport, focusing on …
Children's Understanding of Commonly Used Medical Terminology
2025
· University of Minnesota,
· M Health Fairview Masonic Children's Hospital,
· Children's Minnesota,
· University of Wisconsin - Madison,
· University of Michigan,
· Tufts University
This article and video discuss children's understanding of commonly used medical terminology, highlighting the disconnect between medical professionals' use of jargon and patients' comprehension. 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 …
Psychological First Aid Part 6: Responder Self Care
2020
· University of Minnesota
This is the fifth of five videos from the Psychological First Aid: A Minnesota Community Supported Model training course. It describes how people who help …
Psychological First Aid Parts 4 & 5: Techniques and the "Dos" and "Dont's" of PFA
2020
· University of Minnesota
This is the fourth of five videos from the Psychological First Aid training course. It describes the main techniques used in Psychological First Aid (PFA) …
Psychological First Aid Part 3: Principles of Psychological First Aid
2020
· University of Minnesota
This is the third of five videos from the Psychological First Aid: A Minnesota Community Supported Model training course. It describes the main ideas of …