Continuing Education
Hurricane Katrina's Impact on Tulane's Teaching Hospitals
2007
· Tulane University
Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans in 2005, causing major flooding and damage. Tulane's teaching hospitals faced severe challenges as water entered buildings, power failed, and …
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Inhalational, Gastrointestinal, and Cutaneous Anthrax in Children A Systematic Review of Cases: 1900 to 2005
2007
· Stanford University
This article reviews cases of anthrax in children from 1900 to 2005. It describes three types of anthrax: inhalational, gastrointestinal, and cutaneous. The review looks …
Emergency Preparedness Tool Kit for People with Disabilities
The Emergency Preparedness Tool Kit for People with Disabilities helps individuals with disabilities get ready for emergencies. It describes steps to create a personal emergency …
Principles Of Disaster Planning For The Pediatric Population
2007
· Thomas Jefferson University
This article emphasizes the vulnerability of children during mass-casualty incidents due to their unique characteristics. It highlights the importance of integrating pediatric needs into disaster …
Regional Health System Response to the 2007 Greensburg, Kansas, EF5 Tornado
2007
· The University of Kansas
This article analyzes the impact of an EF5 tornado that struck Greensburg, KS in 2007, causing widespread destruction and 12 fatalities. Data from emergency medical …
Calming The Campus: Training School Staff And Crisis Teams To Manage Student Behavior During Emergencies
This article explains how school staff and crisis teams can handle student behavior during emergencies. It describes training methods to help teachers and staff stay …
Pediatric Disaster Response in Developed Countries: Ten Guiding Principles
2007
· University of Oklahoma
This article discusses the unique vulnerabilities of children in mass casualty incidents and disasters, emphasizing the need for specialized pediatric response systems. Despite existing medical …
Reuniting Children With Their Families During Disasters: A Proposed Plan for Greater Success
2007
· Boston Children's Hospital
This article proposes a plan to help reunite children with their families during disasters. When disasters happen, many children get separated from their parents and …
Preparing For Burn Disasters: Predictors Of Improved Perceptions Of Competency After Mass Burn Care Training
2007
· The University of Kansas
This article explores the impact of continuing education training on healthcare providers' competence in responding to mass-casualty burn disasters in the United States. The study …
Pandemic Influenza Planning in Texas: The Pediatric Perspective
This article discusses the unique challenges and strategies involved in preparing for an influenza pandemic with a focus on children. It emphasizes the importance of …