Disaster Research Literature Review
Through the Eyes of Children
2008
This article discusses a simulation exercise conducted by the Health Protection Agency involving children in a major emergency contamination event. The exercise aimed to understand …
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The Burden Of Terrorism: High Rate Of Recurrent Hospital Referrals
This article examines the recurrent emergency room referrals and re-hospitalization of terror victims, a topic not previously explored in the literature. The study evaluated hospital …
Principles Of Disaster Planning For The Pediatric Population
2007
· Thomas Jefferson University
This article emphasizes the vulnerability of children during mass-casualty incidents due to their unique characteristics. It highlights the importance of integrating pediatric needs into disaster …
Calming The Campus: Training School Staff And Crisis Teams To Manage Student Behavior During Emergencies
This article explains how school staff and crisis teams can handle student behavior during emergencies. It describes training methods to help teachers and staff stay …
Pediatric Disaster Response in Developed Countries: Ten Guiding Principles
2007
· University of Oklahoma
This article discusses the unique vulnerabilities of children in mass casualty incidents and disasters, emphasizing the need for specialized pediatric response systems. Despite existing medical …
Reuniting Children With Their Families During Disasters: A Proposed Plan for Greater Success
2007
· Boston Children's Hospital
This article proposes a plan to help reunite children with their families during disasters. When disasters happen, many children get separated from their parents and …
Children and Megadisasters: Lessons Learned In the New Millennium
This article highlights the impact of recent megadisasters in the United States on children, shedding light on the lack of preparedness and inadequate response from …
Prehospital Preparedness for Pediatric Mass-Casualty Events
This article examines the preparedness of prehospital emergency medical services agencies in the United States to care for children in mass-casualty events. The study found …
Strategies To Improve Pediatric Disaster Surge Response: Potential Mortality Reduction And Tradeoffs
This article describes ways to reduce deaths in pediatric disasters by improving hospital response. It suggests two strategies: controlling where patients are sent to avoid …
Needs Assessment: Are Disaster Medical Assistance Teams Up for the Challenge of a Pediatric Disaster?
2007
· Cleveland Clinic
This article discusses how Disaster Medical Assistance Teams (DMATs) may not be ready to handle pediatric disasters. Children are often victims in disasters and need …