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 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 …
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Seasonal and Pandemic Influenza Preparedness: Science and Countermeasures
This article discusses the lack of adequate medical attention given to influenza, highlighting the need for better preparedness in the United States for a potential …
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 …
A First for This Century: Closing and Reopening of a Children's Hospital During a Disaster
The article describes the preparedness and response of the Children’s Hospital of New Orleans (CHNO) during Hurricane Katrina, detailing their extensive inclement-weather plan, evacuation procedures, …
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 …
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 …
What Happened to Children in Detention? Caring for Children in a Juvenile Justice System After a Disaster
The article recounts the experiences of a medical director at a juvenile correctional facility in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, during Hurricane Katrina. The facility, Jetson Center …
Training Needs of Pediatricians Facing the Environmental Health and Bioterrorism Consequences of September 11th
This article discusses the impact of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on child health professionals in New York, Connecticut, and New Jersey. It highlights …
Epidemiology of Pandemic Influenza: Use of Surveillance and Modeling for Pandemic Preparedness
2006
· University of Michigan
This article is about how we can prepare for flu pandemics by using surveillance and modeling. It describes the importance of studying past pandemics to …
A National Survey of Terrorism Preparedness Training Among Pediatric, Family Practice, and Emergency Medicine Programs
2006
· Brooke Army Medical Center
This article discusses the importance of engaging in effective emergency preparedness planning and training to address the threat of domestic terrorism. It highlights the crucial …