Disaster Research Literature Review
Developing a Database for Pedestrians’ Earthquake Emergency Evacuation in Indoor Scenarios
This article is about creating a database to help people evacuate safely during earthquakes when they are indoors. It describes how important it is to …
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Pediatric Emergency Department Responses to COVID-19: Transitioning from Surge Preparation to Regional Support
This study examined the response stages within two children's hospitals on the West Coast of the United States during the COVID-19 pandemic. These hospitals adjusted …
Paediatric Major Incident Simulation and the Number of Discharges Achieved Using a Major Incident Rapid Discharge Protocol
2020
· The Royal London Hospital
This article describes a study on how hospitals can quickly discharge patients during major incidents to make room for new ones. A simulation at a …
Immediate Response to Major Incidents: Defining an Immediate Responder!
This article explores how regular people can help in emergencies before professional responders arrive. It describes a study that found many people are willing to …
Hospital Preparedness and Management of Pediatric Population During COVID-19 Outbreak
2020
· King Abdulaziz Medical City
The article is about how hospitals prepared and managed care for children during the COVID-19 outbreak. It describes the steps taken to ensure that hospitals …
National Preparedness Survey of Pediatric Intensive Care Units with Simulation Centers During the Coronavirus Pandemic
2020
· Indiana University,
· Yale School of Medicine,
· Yale University,
· Florida Atlantic University,
· Wayne State University,
· Thomas Jefferson University,
· Riley Children's Health
This study conducted a survey among 35 pediatric intensive care units (PICUs) in the United States (US) to assess COVID-19 preparedness. 22 PICUs responded and …
Health Facility Preparedness of Maternal and Neonatal Health Services: A Survey in Jumla, Nepal
This study in Jumla, Nepal, looks at how well health facilities are prepared to care for mothers and newborns. It describes that while most health …
Overview of Children and Disasters
2018
· UH Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital,
· Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine,
· University of Maryland
This review discusses demographics, risks, programs, and training related to children who experience disasters, facing risks like medical and psychological issues. It highlights the importance …
Injuries and Surgical Needs of Children in Conflict and Disaster: From Boston to Haiti and Beyond
2015
· University of Toronto,
· Women & Children's Hospital of Buffalo,
· State University of New York - Upstate Medical University
This article focuses on the injuries and surgical needs of children in conflict and disaster areas, highlighting their vulnerability. It describes how these young patients …
The Lack of Antiepileptic Drugs and Worsening of Seizures Among Physically Handicapped Patients with Epilepsy During the Great East Japan Earthquake
This article discusses how the Great East Japan Earthquake affected patients with epilepsy at a rehabilitation center in Sendai. Many physically handicapped patients could not …