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 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 …
On Shaky Ground: Learner Response and Confidence After Tabletop Earthquake Simulation
2016
· Children's Hospital Los Angeles,
· Yale School of Medicine,
· Medical University of South Carolina,
· University of California, Los Angeles,
· Yale University
This study explores how a tabletop earthquake simulation affects pediatric residents' confidence in managing earthquake victims. Residents from four programs took part, and their confidence …
Disaster Olympix: A Unique Nursing Emergency Preparedness Exercise
This article highlights the ongoing issue of healthcare organizations being unprepared for disasters despite increased training and funding. It discusses the importance of nontraditional approaches …
Pediatric Online Disaster Preparedness Training for Medical and Non-Medical Personnel: A Multi-Level Modeling Analysis
This study focused on pediatric disaster preparedness training at a children's hospital in Los Angeles, California. Medical and non-medical staff participated in an online course …
Evaluation and Gap Analysis of Pediatric Disaster Preparedness Resources
2019
· University of Southern California,
· Children's Hospital Los Angeles,
· County of Los Angeles
This research aimed to assess pediatric disaster preparedness resources in the United States (US), categorizing them into hospital, school, and training resources. Evaluations based on …
Emergency Department Surge: Models and Practical Implications
This article discusses the challenges of managing emergency department crowding, particularly during disasters. It emphasizes the importance of collaboration, intervention, and resourcefulness in pediatric disaster …
Pediatric and Neonatal Interfacility Transport Medicine After Mass Casualty Incidents
This article explores the challenges faced by critical care transport teams during mass casualty incidents like Hurricane Katrina. It reviews the capabilities and limitations of …
Pediatric Prehospital Medicine in Mass Casualty Incidents
This article discusses the challenges prehospital providers face when responding to calls involving pediatric patients. It highlights the unique difficulties encountered during mass casualty incidents …
Reunification: Keeping Families Together in Crisis
This article discusses the challenges faced in family reunification during disasters, particularly focusing on issues related to children. The lack of a consistent reunification plan, …
Emergency Drills and Exercises in Healthcare Organizations: Assessment of Pediatric Population Involvement Using After-Action Reports
This article investigates the level of pediatric involvement in disaster drills conducted by healthcare organizations, as JCAHO requires. The study analyzed 49 after-action reports to …