Disaster Research Literature Review
Decontamination and the Use of Personal Protective Equipment
2006
· University of Pennsylvania
This article discusses the importance of identifying the optimal level of personal protective equipment (PPE) for healthcare workers responsible for patient decontamination in hospitals. It …
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July 14, 2016, Terror Attack in Nice, France
This 2-page article presents the point of view of doctors from Lenval University Children's Hospital, which treated and managed 47 casualties, including 12 adults after …
Effect of Reverse Triage on Creation of Surge Capacity in a Pediatric Hospital
2017
· Johns Hopkins University
This study looks at how pediatric hospitals can handle a sudden increase in patients during disasters. It describes using "reverse triage," where low-risk patients are …
Pediatric Emergency Preparedness for Mass Gatherings and Special Events
2004
· University of Pittsburgh
This article is about preparing for emergencies involving children at large events with over 1,000 people. It describes how nurses and health care providers play …
Mass Casualty Management in a Changing World
This editorial discusses how to handle large-scale emergencies like terrorist attacks and bioterrorism. It highlights lessons from past events, such as the Tokyo subway sarin …
Helping Children and Families Deal With the Psychological Aspects of Disaster
This article discusses the impact of natural and human-caused disasters on children in the United States, highlighting the role of pediatric nurse practitioners (PNPs) in …
Impacts of a Flood Disaster on an Ambulatory Pediatric Clinic Population
2001
· East Carolina University
This article discusses the impacts of Hurricane Floyd in 1999 on eastern North Carolina, particularly focusing on the flood disaster aftermath. The hurricane caused significant …
Review of the Requirements for Effective Mass Casualty Preparedness for Trauma Systems. A Disaster Waiting to Happen?
2022
· Monash University,
· University of Sydney,
· University of Toronto
This article reviews how to prepare for mass casualty incidents (MCIs) in trauma systems. It describes the need for strong disaster plans, good communication, and …
Disaster and Terrorism Preparedness: What Pediatricians Need to Know
2003
· Columbia University
The article is about how pediatricians can prepare for disasters and terrorism. It describes the important steps doctors should take to protect children during emergencies. …
The 2011 Tuscaloosa Tornado: Integration of Pediatric Disaster Services Into Regional Systems of Care
This article describes how pediatric disaster services were integrated into regional care systems after the 2011 Tuscaloosa tornado. With no local pediatric emergency department, a …