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.
NICU Care in the Aftermath of Hurricane Katrina: 5 Years of Changes
This article describes how neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) adapted and changed after Hurricane Katrina. It highlights the challenges faced by hospitals and medical staff …
Paediatric Patients in Mass Casualty Incidents: A Comprehensive Review and Call to Action
2022
· University of Southern California,
· Johns Hopkins University,
· Washington University in St. Louis,
· Texas Tech University,
· University of Texas Southwestern,
· University of Minnesota,
· University of Pennsylvania,
· University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
This review article examines how children are affected in mass casualty incidents (MCIs) and highlights the need for special care due to their unique needs. …
Pediatric Mass Casualty Preparedness
This review article focuses on anesthesiologists and their role in pediatric disaster preparedness, particularly in mass casualty incidents (MCIs), which can call for different preparation …
Decontamination and the Use of Personal Protective Equipment
2006
· University of Pennsylvania
This article discusses the importance of identifying the optimal level of personal protective equipment (PPE) for healthcare workers responsible for patient decontamination in hospitals. It …
Local Emergency Medical Response After a Terrorist Attack in Norway: A Qualitative Study
2017
· University of Oslo,
· Ringerike Hospital
In 2011, Norway experienced a terrorist attack on a political youth camp, with 35 injured victims taken to a local hospital. They all survived. Despite …
Modelling Mass Casualty Decontamination Systems Informed by Field Exercise Data
2012
· Health Protection Agency
This article is about creating models for decontaminating large groups of people after a disaster. It describes how these models are based on real-life exercises …
Response to Challenges and Lessons Learned from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita: A National Perspective
This article discusses disaster response efforts following Hurricane Katrina and other emergencies. The lead author, Dr. Weiner, is a pediatric emergency medicine physician with extensive …
Katrina Changed Us (And Me) in So Many Ways
2011
· Baylor College of Medicine
This article is about the impact of Hurricane Katrina. It describes how the storm affected people and communities, especially children. The author shares personal experiences …
Since Katrina: Neonatal and Pediatric Issues From Both Sides of the Levee
2011
· Ochsner Health
This article looks at the challenges faced by newborns and children after Hurricane Katrina. It describes how healthcare systems struggled to provide care during and …
Five Years of Changes on the Receiving End of a Disaster
2011
· Woman's Hospital,
· Tulane University
This article reflects on the impact of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita on Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Spedale, a prominent neonatologist and pediatrician, discusses the challenges …