Disaster Research Literature Review
The Pediatric Disaster Medicine Literature Review is a scoping review that aimed to catalogue and appraise the past 20+ years of pediatric disaster medicine research. The multidisciplinary literature review core team was comprised of several physicians, data scientists, and a medical librarian.
Improving Trauma Destinations for Injured Patients
Dr. Marshall Frank, an EM and EMS Physician, shares insights in a webinar on improving patient outcomes during emergency transport. The discussion focuses on using …
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Pediatric Emergency Care Capabilities of Indian Health Service Emergency Medical Service Agencies Serving American Indians/Alaska Natives in Rural and Frontier Areas
This article describes the emergency medical services (EMS) available for American Indian and Alaska Native children in rural and frontier areas. It highlights the challenges …
Improving Pediatric Preparedness Performance Through Strategic Partnerships
2012
· American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP),
· Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),
· Northwestern University,
· Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital
This commentary discusses how strategic partnerships between the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) improved pediatric preparedness …
Protecting the Right to Health of Internally Displaced Mothers and Children: The Imperative of Inter-Cluster Coordination for Translating Best Practices into Effective Participatory Action
2011
· World Health Organization (WHO),
· Ministry of National Health Services Regulations & Coordination's Islamabad
This article highlights the significant progress made in emergency response interventions for disasters, focusing on assisting internally displaced persons (IDPs). It discusses the successful application …
A Child's Health Is the Public's Health: Progress and Gaps in Addressing Pediatric Needs in Public Health Emergencies
2017
· Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),
· National Pediatric Disaster Coalition (NPDC),
· Maimonides Medical Center
This commentary discusses children's unique needs during public health emergencies and how they are historically overlooked in preparedness efforts. Progress has been made since 2001 …
US Civilian Smallpox Preparedness and Response Program, 2003
This article discusses the US Civilian Smallpox Preparedness and Response Program in 2003, which aimed to prepare for a possible smallpox outbreak. It describes how …
Field Testing a Head-Of-Household Method to Dispense Antibiotics
2007
· Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),
· Philadelphia Department of Public Health,
· Thomas Jefferson University
This article describes a study by the Philadelphia Department of Public Health on how quickly and accurately antibiotics can be given to families during an …
Pediatric Anthrax: Implications for Bioterrorism Preparedness
This article reviews pediatric anthrax cases from 1900 to 2005. It describes how children with anthrax show different symptoms than adults. The study found that …
Chemical-Biological Terrorism and Its Impact on Children [2006]
This policy statement explains how children can be affected by chemical or biological terrorism, describing the need for better plans to protect kids during such …
The Pediatrician and Disaster Preparedness
The article "The Pediatrician and Disaster Preparedness" highlights the importance of pediatricians in emergency situations like natural disasters and terrorism. It describes how children have …