Continuing Education
ASPIRE: Alogrithm Suggesting Proportional Incident Response Engagement
ASPIRE (Algorithm Suggesting Proportionate Incident Response Engagement) is a prototype decision aiding tool developed by experts in medicine and emergency response to help identify the …
National Preparedness Goal
This document examines the National Preparedness Goal, which aims to make the nation safe and strong against threats like terrorism and natural disasters. It describes …
Disaster Preparedness in Neonatal Intensive Care Units
This article focuses on disaster preparedness in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs). It describes how disasters, like hurricanes and pandemics, can threaten vulnerable newborns who …
Radiological Dispersal Device (RDD) Immediate Response Guidance (2nd ed.)
This updated guide describes how first responders and local agencies should act in the first hours after a radiological dispersal device (RDD) explosion. It explains …
Radiation Disasters and Children
This article highlights the importance of pediatricians being prepared for radiation disasters, emphasizing the specific medical needs of children. It discusses various scenarios like nuclear …
Radiation Emergency Preparedness and Response
This webpage is about how to prepare for and respond to radiation emergencies. It describes the importance of having plans in place to protect people …
NBSB (National Biodefense Science Board) Report on the Strategic Improvements to the National Disaster Medical System (NDMS)
2018
· U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS),
· Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR)
This NBSB report focuses on improving the National Disaster Medical System (NDMS). It describes ways to make NDMS better at responding to emergencies like natural …
Medical Response to a Vinyl Chloride Release From a Train Derailment: New Jersey, 2012
2017
· Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),
· New Jersey Department of Health,
· Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry,
· Inspira Medical Center
The article investigates the health impact and medical response to a mass casualty chemical incident involving a vinyl chloride release. Through interviews with key hospital …
REMM Prototype / Template for Pediatric Hospital Orders During a Radiation Emergency
This document describes a sample set of hospital orders for treating children during a radiation emergency. The template can help doctors and nurses know what …
Disaster Risk Reduction Terminology
This resource features disaster risk reduction terminology, describing important terms and concepts used in managing and reducing risks from disasters. The goal is to help …