Disaster Research Literature Review
Utilizing a Pediatric Disaster Coalition Model to Increase Pediatric Critical Care Surge Capacity in New York City
2017
· Maimonides Medical Center,
· WellSpan York Hospital,
· New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation,
· New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene,
· Mount Sinai Beth Israel,
· The Children's Hospital at Montefiore,
· Children's Hospital at Montefiore
This article describes how the New York City Pediatric Disaster Coalition (PDC) was created to help hospitals prepare for emergencies with many injured children. The …
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Pediatric Disaster Triage: Multiple Simulation Curriculum Improves Prehospital Care Providers' Assessment Skills
2017
· Yale University,
· Brown University,
· University of Massachusetts,
· Yale School of Medicine,
· University of Colorado,
· University of British Columbia
This study looked at how well paramedics and emergency medical technicians (EMTs) can prioritize care for children in disaster situations. They trained 331 participants from …