Disaster Research Literature Review
Leadership and Hospital Preparedness: Disaster Management and Emergency Services in Pediatrics
This article highlights the crucial role of leadership in hospital preparedness for pediatric patients during disasters. Based on a descriptive analysis of current practices, it …
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Los Angeles County Addresses Pediatric Needs Using the Disaster Resource Center Program
This article discusses how Los Angeles County is enhancing its disaster preparedness efforts to address children's needs specifically. Through the Disaster Resource Center Program, the …
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 …
Pediatric Disaster Preparedness: The Potential Role of the Trauma Registry
2009
· Medical College of Wisconsin
This article discusses how trauma registries can help in planning for disasters involving children. It describes the history and current state of pediatric trauma registries, …
Pediatric and Neonatal Interfacility Transport Medicine After Mass Casualty Incidents
This article explores the challenges faced by critical care transport teams during mass casualty incidents like Hurricane Katrina. It reviews the capabilities and limitations of …
Pediatric Prehospital Medicine in Mass Casualty Incidents
This article discusses the challenges prehospital providers face when responding to calls involving pediatric patients. It highlights the unique difficulties encountered during mass casualty incidents …
Pediatric Emergency Preparedness Training: Are we on a Path Toward National Dissemination?
2009
· The University of Kansas
This article emphasizes the importance of pediatric emergency preparedness training for health professionals due to the unique differences between children and adults. The need for …
Reunification: Keeping Families Together in Crisis
This article discusses the challenges faced in family reunification during disasters, particularly focusing on issues related to children. The lack of a consistent reunification plan, …
Impact of an Educational Intervention on Residents' Knowledge of Pediatric Disaster Medicine
2009
· Yale University
This article discusses the development and implementation of a standardized pediatric disaster medicine (PDM) curriculum aimed at pediatric and emergency medicine residents. The study evaluates …
Subacute Phase After an Earthquake: An Even More Important Period
This article focuses on the subacute phase after an earthquake, which is often overlooked compared to the acute phase. It describes how medical relief during …