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Pediatric Disaster Preparedness and Response Topical Collection Chapter 8: Biological Events
2022 · American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
This chapter focuses on preparing for biological disasters affecting children. It describes bioterrorism history, potential threats like anthrax and smallpox, and signs to watch for …
Pediatric Disaster Preparedness and Response Topical Collection Chapter 7: Nuclear and Radiological Events
2022 · American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
This chapter focuses on preparing for nuclear and radiological events. It describes the dangers of radiation, including nuclear weapons, power plant incidents, and dirty bombs. …
Pediatric Disaster Preparedness and Response Topical Collection Chapter 6: Pediatric Preparedness Exercises
2022 · American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
This chapter discusses the importance of conducting exercises to test organizations' readiness to respond to disasters, specifically focusing on the pediatric population. Exercises help evaluate …
Pediatric Disaster Preparedness and Response Topical Collection Chapter 5: Emerging Infectious Diseases
2022 · American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
This chapter focuses on preparing for emerging infectious diseases in children. It describes how global travel increases the risk of spreading diseases like Ebola and …
Pediatric Disaster Preparedness and Response Topical Collection Chapter 4: Mental Health Issues
2022 · American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
This chapter focuses on mental health issues in children during disasters. It describes how pediatricians and schools play key roles in identifying and addressing children's …
Pediatric Disaster Preparedness and Response Topical Collection Chapter 3: Preparedness Planning in Specific Practice Settings
2022 · American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
This chapter discusses how pediatricians can prepare for disasters in different practice settings. It describes the importance of planning and working with community partners like …
Pediatric Disaster Preparedness and Response Topical Collection Chapter 2: Disaster Planning for Pediatricians
2022 · American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
This chapter outlines the importance of disaster planning for pediatric populations, emphasizing the limited support available for children in emergency situations. Despite efforts to raise …
Pediatric Disaster Preparedness and Response Topical Collection Chapter 11: Physical Trauma: Blunt and Penetrating Injuries Due to Explosives and Firearms
2022 · American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
This chapter focuses on injuries in children caused by blasts and firearms. It describes different types of blast injuries, like primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary. …
Pediatric Disaster Preparedness and Response Topical Collection Chapter 10: Pediatric Decontamination
2022 · American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
This chapter focuses on pediatric decontamination, with recommendations outlined in their policy and technical report from February 2020. The chapter emphasizes general principles for decontaminating …
Pediatric Disaster Preparedness and Response Topical Collection Chapter 1: How Children are Different
2022 · American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
This chapter explains how children are different from adults in disaster situations. It describes children's unique physical and physiological traits that make them more vulnerable …

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