Disaster Research Literature Review
Emergency Department Surge: Models and Practical Implications
This article discusses the challenges of managing emergency department crowding, particularly during disasters. It emphasizes the importance of collaboration, intervention, and resourcefulness in pediatric disaster …
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Lessons Learned for Pediatric Disaster Preparedness from September 11, 2001: New York City Trauma Centers
2009
· New York University
This article discusses the impact of the September 11, 2001, World Trade Center attacks on pediatric disaster preparedness. It highlights the lack of readiness to …
Leadership and Hospital Preparedness: Disaster Management and Emergency Services in Pediatrics
This article highlights the crucial role of leadership in hospital preparedness for pediatric patients during disasters. Based on a descriptive analysis of current practices, it …
Pediatric Disaster Preparedness: Are We Really Prepared?
2009
· Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
This article examines how ready we are to help children in disasters, explaining that kids are often victims in emergencies but planning for their care …
Pediatric Prehospital Medicine in Mass Casualty Incidents
This article discusses the challenges prehospital providers face when responding to calls involving pediatric patients. It highlights the unique difficulties encountered during mass casualty incidents …
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 …
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 …
Disasters in Germany and France: An Analysis of the Emergency Events Database From a Pediatric Perspective
This study analyzed disaster patterns in Germany and France from a pediatric perspective. Between 2006 and 2016, Germany had 41 disasters resulting in 259 deaths, …
Barriers and Challenges of Infant Feeding in Disasters in Middle- and High-Income Countries
2021
· Johns Hopkins University,
· Save the Children
This study reviewed challenges faced by disaster responders and mothers in middle/high-income countries (MICs/HICs) regarding infant feeding during disasters, particularly in disaster and conflict situations, …
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 …