Continuing Education
Pediatric Emergency Care in Disaster-Affected Areas: A Firsthand Perspective after Typhoons Bopha and Haiyan in the Philippines
2017
· Johns Hopkins University,
· Sinai Hospital Lifebridge Health,
· Jamaica Hospital Medical Center,
· Davao Medical School Foundation
This article discusses the epidemiology and disease trends during disasters, focusing on pediatric care in harsh post-disaster environments. Drawing from experiences during Typhoon Bopha and …
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Still at Risk: Children One Year After Hurricane Harvey: Executive Summary
2017
· Save the Children
This document summarizes a report about the ongoing challenges faced by children affected by Hurricane Harvey. It highlights that many kids still struggle with emotional …
Sexual Violence Against Children with Disabilities in Humanitarian Settings
This 52-minute webinar examines the problem of sexual violence against children with disabilities in places affected by crises, like wars or natural disasters. It describes …
Clark County Resiliency and Recovery Framework
2017
· Clark County (Nevada)
This 26-page plan aims to bring together resources from Clark County, Nevada and the federal government to support those affected by the October 1, 2017 …
The Association of Nonaccidental Trauma with Historical Factors, Examination Findings, and Diagnostic Testing During the Initial Trauma Evaluation
2017
· Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital,
· Yale University,
· University of Washington,
· Brooke Army Medical Center,
· Uniformed Services University,
· Brown University,
· Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center,
· Children's Hospital Los Angeles,
· University of Southern California,
· Medical College of Wisconsin,
· Cardiff University
This article explores the correlation between various elements of history, physical examination, and diagnostic tests with a diagnosis of nonaccidental trauma (NAT) in children. It …
Positive Youth Development Illustrative Indicators
2017
· United States Agency for International Development (USAID),
· U.S. Department of State,
· YouthPower Learning
This handout is part of the Positive Youth Development (PYD) Measurement Toolkit. It includes indicators used in various youth programs, like health and governance, to …
Learning How To Manage Pain During Medical Procedures
2017
· Stanford Medicine
This video explains how pain is created in the brain and offers ways to control it. It describes five skills: distracting yourself, using your imagination, …
Distraction in Action - Helping Your Child During Medical Procedures
This video explains how parents can help their child during medical procedures by using distractions. By focusing on fun activities like toys, books, or apps, …
National Survey on EMS Preparedness for Disaster and Mass Casualty Incident Response
The national survey on EMS preparedness looks at how ready emergency medical services (EMS) are for disasters and mass casualty events. It describes that most …
Measuring the Impact of Disasters Using Publicly Available Data: Application to Hurricane Sandy (2012)
2017
· University of Minnesota,
· The City University of New York,
· Hofstra University,
· Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
This study explores how researchers used publicly available data to study the health impacts of Hurricane Sandy in 2012. By analyzing hospital admissions and other …