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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 …
Technological Barriers to Providing Pediatric Mental and Behavioral Healthcare in Emergency Departments
This article explores the challenges of providing mental and behavioral healthcare to children in emergency departments. It describes how about 5% of pediatric visits involve …
RSVpreF (Abrysvo) and Nirsevimab-alip (Beyfortus) for the Prevention of Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection
2024
· University of South Carolina
This article provides an overview of the RSVpreF vaccine and nirsevimab-alip for the prevention of severe lower respiratory tract infections from respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). …
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, …
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 …
Long-Term Impact of Environmental Public Health Disaster on Health System Performance: Experiences from the Graniteville, South Carolina Chlorine Spill
This article describes the long-term effects of a chlorine spill in Graniteville, South Carolina, on the local healthcare system. It shows how vulnerable groups faced …
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 …