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.
Pediatric Disaster Preparedness of a Hospital Network in a Large Metropolitan Region
This article explores pediatric-related emergency experiences, disaster preparation, and hospital capabilities in a large urban county on the West Coast. Through qualitative research involving key …
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Improving Disaster Preparedness of Families With a Parenteral Nutrition-Dependent Child
This study aimed to improve disaster preparedness for families with parenteral nutrition (PN)-dependent children in California, considering the frequent earthquakes in the region. By providing …
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 …
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 …