Continuing Education
Pediatric Emergency Preparedness Training: Are we on a Path Toward National Dissemination?
2009
· The University of Kansas
This article emphasizes the importance of pediatric emergency preparedness training for health professionals due to the unique differences between children and adults. The need for …
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Reunification: Keeping Families Together in Crisis
This article discusses the challenges faced in family reunification during disasters, particularly focusing on issues related to children. The lack of a consistent reunification plan, …
Impact of an Educational Intervention on Residents' Knowledge of Pediatric Disaster Medicine
2009
· Yale University
This article discusses the development and implementation of a standardized pediatric disaster medicine (PDM) curriculum aimed at pediatric and emergency medicine residents. The study evaluates …
Changes Needed in the Care for Sheltered Persons: A Multistate Analysis from Hurricane Katrina
2009
· Johns Hopkins University
This study summarizes the health needs of approximately 30,000 displaced persons who resided in shelters in eight states following Hurricane Katrina. The analysis of medical …
Sheltering Patterns and Utilization Following the 2007 Southern California Wildfires
2009
· Johns Hopkins University
The article describes the sheltering patterns after the 2007 Southern California wildfires, which displaced over 500,000 people. A team from Johns Hopkins University and the …
Lessons from the "Clean Baby 2007" Pediatric Decontamination Drill
2009
· New York University
This article discusses the findings of a drill conducted to assess the decontamination process for children following a radiation exposure incident. The drill highlighted various …
Contributions of Pediatrics in Identification of Disaster Victims
This article discusses the challenges faced by health professionals and the health system in dealing with disasters, focusing on the identification of minors' deaths. It …
Lessons Learned from Hurricane Ike
2009
· Texas Orthopedic Hospital
This article discusses the impact of Hurricane Rita in 2005 on health care systems in Houston, leading to updates in disaster plans. It highlights the …
Emergency Preparedness for Newborn Screening and Genetic Services
This article discusses the vulnerabilities of patients identified in newborn screening programs during disasters, emphasizing the importance of prompt diagnosis and medical management. Recent challenges …
Emergency Drills and Exercises in Healthcare Organizations: Assessment of Pediatric Population Involvement Using After-Action Reports
This article investigates the level of pediatric involvement in disaster drills conducted by healthcare organizations, as JCAHO requires. The study analyzed 49 after-action reports to …