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.
Getting 5000 Families Back Together: Reuniting Fractured Families After a Disaster: The Role of the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
2006
· Mayo Clinic
The article discusses the devastating impact of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita on the Gulf Coast region in 2005, which led to the displacement of nearly …
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Using International Practice Techniques in Texas: Hurricane Katrina Experiences: Receiving Patients in Longview, Texas, 350 Miles from Ground Zero
The article describes the experiences of medical professionals in Longview, Texas, during Hurricane Katrina. It highlights the challenges faced in providing medical care to evacuees, …
Creating a Regional Pediatric Medical Disaster Preparedness Network: Imperative and Issues
The article describes the need for a regional network to prepare for pediatric medical disasters. It highlights the increase in natural and human-made disasters, emphasizing …
Caring for Evacuated Children Housed in the Astrodome: Creation and Implementation of a Mobile Pediatric Emergency Response Team: Regionalized Caring for Displaced Children After a Disaster
2006
· Baylor College of Medicine
The article discusses the preparedness and response efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in 2005, focusing on the Texas Children's Hospital (TCH) and the …
Getting Kids From the Big Easy Hospitals to Our Place (Not Easy): Preparing, Improvising, and Caring for Children During Mass Transport after a Disaster
2006
· Texas Children's Hospital
The article discusses the devastating impact of Hurricane Katrina on the health care infrastructure in New Orleans, highlighting the unprecedented challenges faced and lessons learned …
Chronicles From Out-Of-State Professionals: Providing Primary Care to Underserved Children After a Disaster: A National Organization Response
2006
· Children's Health Fund
The article discusses the rapid response of the Children's Health Fund (CHF) to provide medical services to underserved children and families in the Gulf Coast …
FEMA's Organized Response With a Pediatric Subspecialty Team: The National Disaster Medical System Response: A Pediatric Perspective
2006
· Boston Children's Hospital
This article describes the deployment and operations of the National Disaster Medical System (NDMS) in response to Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans, Louisiana. It highlights …
Pediatricians' Experiences 80 Miles Up the River: Baton Rouge Pediatricians' Experiences Meeting the Health Needs of Evacuated Children
The article discusses Baton Rouge pediatricians' experiences in meeting evacuated children's health needs during Hurricane Katrina in 2005. It outlines the preparations, responses, experiences, and …
Opening Our Doors For All Newborns: Caring For Displaced Neonates: Intrastate
2006
· Infamedics
The article describes the response and preparations of Woman's Hospital in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, during Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. It highlights the hospital's role as …
California NICU Disaster Preparedness
This study surveyed neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) across California in 2018 to assess their level of preparedness for disasters. Most were urban and nonprofit, …