Disaster Research Literature Review
Disaster Response in a Pediatric Field Hospital: Lessons Learned in Haiti
This article discusses the evolution of a pediatric field hospital in response to the 2010 Haiti earthquake. Project Medishare established the hospital in Port-au-Prince within …
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Meeting Children's Needs: A Mixed-Methods Approach to a Regionalized Pediatric Surge Plan - The Los Angeles County Experience
This study presents Los Angeles project aimed to improve pediatric surge capacity by identifying gaps, doubling inpatient capacity, and creating a plan. Researchers used surveys …
Evacuation of a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in a Disaster: Lessons from Hurricane Sandy
2014
· New York University
In this article, authors share experiences during Hurricane Sandy in 2012 when New York University Langone Medical Center safely evacuated 21 neonates from the neonatal …
Preparing for the Unthinkable. Tactical Emergency Casualty Care Pediatric Guidelines
There are currently no critical care pediatric programs for critically injured children in mass casualty situations. To address this gap, the Committee for Tactical Emergency …
Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health After the 2015 Nepal Earthquakes: An Investigation of the Long-term Gendered Impacts of Disasters
2017
· University of Hawaii
This study examines the effects of the 2015 Nepal earthquakes on mothers and young children six months after the disaster. It found that delayed government …
Flood, Disaster, and Turmoil: Social Issues in Cleft and Craniofacial Care and Crisis Relief
This article examines the challenges of providing cleft and craniofacial care during crises like floods or disasters. It describes how such events disrupt medical teams, …
The Effects of the Gulf Oil Spill on Children
2011
· Boston Children's Hospital
This article discusses the potential effects of the Gulf Coast oil spill on children residing in affected areas. The author shares insights on the impact …
Natural Disaster and Crisis: Lessons Learned About Cleft and Craniofacial Care From Hurricane Katrina and the West Bank
2011
· University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill,
· Children's Hospital New Orleans,
· University of North Carolina at Charlotte
This article explores the impact of acute and chronic crises on cleft care, emphasizing the challenges faced by children with craniofacial anomalies. It highlights how …
Sichuan Earthquake and Emergency Relief Care for Children: Report from the Firstly Arrived Pediatricians in the Epicenter Zone
2011
· Army Medical University
The report describes the response of pediatricians to the 2008 Sichuan earthquake in China. An 8.0-magnitude quake hit, causing over 80,000 casualties and many injuries. …
Chronic Health Needs Immediately After Natural Disasters in Middle-Income Countries: The Case of the 2008 Sichuan, China Earthquake
This article examines chronic health needs immediately after the 2008 Sichuan earthquake in China. A descriptive study was conducted in an emergency triage clinic, focusing …