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.
Affected Parents' and Other Stakeholders' Perception of a Fire Disaster Management in India: A Situational Analysis
This article discusses a study on a tragic school fire in India, resulting in 93 children's deaths. It highlights the effective provincial-level management despite the …
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Preparing For An Influenza Pandemic In Italy: Resources And Procedures In Paediatric Hospital Units
This article describes how Italy is preparing for an influenza pandemic, focusing on resources and procedures in pediatric hospital units. It highlights the vulnerability of …
Children and Megadisasters: Lessons Learned In the New Millennium
This article highlights the impact of recent megadisasters in the United States on children, shedding light on the lack of preparedness and inadequate response from …
Prehospital Preparedness for Pediatric Mass-Casualty Events
This article examines the preparedness of prehospital emergency medical services agencies in the United States to care for children in mass-casualty events. The study found …
Strategies To Improve Pediatric Disaster Surge Response: Potential Mortality Reduction And Tradeoffs
This article describes ways to reduce deaths in pediatric disasters by improving hospital response. It suggests two strategies: controlling where patients are sent to avoid …
Needs Assessment: Are Disaster Medical Assistance Teams Up for the Challenge of a Pediatric Disaster?
2007
· Cleveland Clinic
This article discusses how Disaster Medical Assistance Teams (DMATs) may not be ready to handle pediatric disasters. Children are often victims in disasters and need …
Operation Child-ID: Reunifying Children With Their Legal Guardians After Hurricane Katrina
2007
· University of Oklahoma
This article highlights the importance of rapid identification and protection of separated children after disasters such as Hurricane Katrina. A survey tool used at Camp …
Search Is a Time-Critical Event: When Search and Rescue Missions May Become Futile
This study looks at search and rescue missions in Oregon over seven years to find the best time to stop a search. It describes how …
Pandemic Influenza Planning for Children and Youth: Who's Looking Out for Our Kids?
This article highlights the unique considerations regarding children and youth in influenza pandemic planning. It emphasizes the potential gap in pandemic response due to overlooking …
A Mass Casualty Incident Involving Children and Chemical Decontamination
This article discusses a mass casualty incident where 53 children and 3 adults needed decontamination at a children's hospital. It highlights the importance of training …