Disaster Research Literature Review
Design and Evaluation of a Disaster Preparedness Logistics Tool
This article outlines the development and testing of the Pediatric Emergency Decision Support System (PEDSS), a dynamic tool designed for pediatric victim disaster planning. The …
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Emergency Organization of Child Psychiatric Care Following the Terrorist Attack on July 14, 2016, in Nice, France
This article describes the emergency child psychiatric care set up after the terrorist attack in Nice, France, on July 14, 2016. It highlights how two …
HAZUS Modeling for Hurricane Effect on a Healthcare Campus: Implications for Health Care Planning
This study models the damage to a healthcare campus post-hurricane to aid in pre- and post-storm planning for healthcare services and evacuations. Using HAZUS analysis, …
A State Survey of Emergency Department Preparedness for the Care of Children in a Mass Casualty Event
The article discusses a survey conducted on emergency department medical directors in Arkansas regarding the preparedness of hospitals in caring for children during mass casualty …
Identification of the Incapacitated Patient in Mass Casualty Events: An Exploration of Challenges, Solutions, and Barriers
This article explores the challenges of identifying incapacitated patients during mass casualty events. It describes how relying on visual identification and personal items can lead …
Hospitals' Preparedness to Treat Pediatric Patients During Mass Casualty Incidents
This study evaluated the disaster preparedness of a children's hospital in Japan through a triage drill. Findings indicate challenges in disaster education for untrained staff, …
Factors Predicting Individual Emergency Preparedness: A Multi-State Analysis of 2006 BRFSS Data
2009
· The University of Kansas
This article examines what factors make people more likely to be ready for emergencies. It uses data from a 2006 survey in five states. Although …
Effects of Virtual Reality Simulation on Worker Emergency Evacuation of Neonates
2019
· Wright State University,
· Miami University,
· University of Cincinnati,
· Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
This study explores how virtual reality simulation (VRS) helps NICU workers learn to evacuate newborns during emergencies. It compares VRS training with web-based updates. While …
Disaster Preparedness, Pediatric Considerations in Primary Blast Injury, Chemical, and Biological Terrorism
2014
· University of Utah
This article reviews the presentation, pathophysiology, and treatment of victims of primary blast injury (PBI), chemical weapons, and biological weapons. It covers aspects of pediatric …
If Schools Are Closed, Who Will Watch Our Kids? Family Caregiving And Other Sources Of Role Conflict Among Nurses During Large-Scale Outbreaks
2009
· University of Ottawa
This article explores the concerns of Canadian emergency and critical care nurses regarding the support needed during infectious disease outbreaks. It highlights the work-family and …