Disaster Research Literature Review
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 …
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Development and Implementation of a Disaster Medicine Certificate Series (DMCS) for Medical Students
This articles introduces and describes a voluntary Disaster Medicine Certificate Series (DMCS) for medical students to provide training in this area where it is often …
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 …
Separated After a Disaster: Trust and Privacy Issues in Sharing Children's Personal Information
This study assessed guardian willingness to share children's personal information for reunification after disasters, based on a survey of parents who presented with a child …
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, …
Lessons from the "Clean Baby 2007" Pediatric Decontamination Drill
2009
· New York University
This article discusses the findings of a drill conducted to assess the decontamination process for children following a radiation exposure incident. The drill highlighted various …
Bioterrorism: Evaluating the Preparedness of Pediatricians In Michigan
This article examines the bioterrorism preparedness of pediatricians in Michigan through a survey conducted in 2006. Findings reveal that while the majority of respondents acknowledge …
Absence of Detectable Radionuclides in Breast Milk in Sendai, Japan in 2012 Even by High-Sensitivity Determination: Estimated Dose Among Infants After the Fukushima Nuclear Disaster
2021
· Kyoto University,
· Universitas Islam Indonesia,
· Daiichi University of Pharmacy,
· Assiut University
This article is about a study in Sendai, Japan, in 2012 after the Fukushima nuclear disaster. It describes how scientists checked breast milk for harmful …
Chemical Exposure Preparedness for Emergency Departments in a Midwestern City
2008
· OhioHealth System
This article examines the readiness of hospitals in a large Midwestern city to treat 50 patients exposed to terrorist chemical agents or industrial chemicals. Surveys …
Disaster Preparedness: Hospital Decontamination and the Pediatric Patient--Guidelines for Hospitals and Emergency Planners
2008
· New York University
This article focuses on disaster preparedness for first responders and hospitals, specifically regarding the decontamination of individuals exposed to chemical agents. It emphasizes the often …