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Burn Triage and Treatment of Thermal Injuries in a Radiation Emergency
This webpage from Radiation Emergency Medical Management (REMM) explains how to treat burn injuries during a radiation emergency. It describes the importance of early care, …
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Post-Disaster Reunification of Children: A Nationwide Approach
2013
· Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA),
· U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS),
· American Red Cross
This document discusses strategies for post-disaster reunification of children with their families. It covers steps like establishing family communication plans, using technology for tracking and …
Psychiatric Symptoms and Substance Use Disorders in a Nationally Representative Sample of American Adolescents Involved with Foster Care
This study examined psychiatric symptoms and substance use disorders in US adolescents with a history of foster care. Using data from a 2000 survey (N=19,430, …
Critical Crossroads Pediatric Mental Health Care in the Emergency Department: A Care Pathway Resource Toolkit
This document outlines tools and literature for hospitals to develop care pathways for children and adolescents experiencing mental health crises in the Emergency Department (ED). …
Radiation Emergency Medical Management (REMM)
The Radiation Emergency Medical Management (REMM) website describes how to handle emergencies involving radiation, like dirty bombs and radiological exposure devices. It covers topics such …
Protecting Youth Mental Health: The U.S. Surgeon General's Advisory
This U.S. Surgeon General's Advisory highlights a growing youth mental health crisis worsened by COVID-19. It describes how young people face unique challenges affecting their …
Ready For Anything: A Disaster Planning Manual for Runaway and Homeless Youth Programs
This 68-page manual is a guide to help programs that support runaway and homeless youth prepare for disasters. It describes how these programs can create …
Project XTREME Respiratory Training
2007
· ASPR TRACIE,
· Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ),
· U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
This series of videos address basic respiratory care and ventilator management training to increase healthcare surge capacity during a mass casualty incident intended for non-respiratory …
Pediatric Readiness in Emergency Medical Services Systems
This article explains how emergency medical services (EMS) can better care for children. It describes the need for special training, equipment, and guidelines to help …
Patient Decontamination in a Mass Chemical Exposure Incident: National Planning Guidance for Communities
This document provides guidance for communities on how to handle mass chemical exposure incidents. It describes the importance of quick and effective patient decontamination to …