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.
Disaster Preparedness: Hospital Decontamination and the Pediatric Patient--Guidelines for Hospitals and Emergency Planners
2008
· New York University
This article focuses on disaster preparedness for first responders and hospitals, specifically regarding the decontamination of individuals exposed to chemical agents. It emphasizes the often …
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Integrated Plan to Augment Surge Capacity
This article discusses the concept of surge capacity in healthcare systems, focusing on the ability to expand rapidly during public health emergencies. It highlights the …
Unexplained Deaths in Connecticut, 2002-2003: Failure to Consider Category A Bioterrorism Agents in Differential Diagnoses
2008
· Yale University
This article discusses the importance of hospital and emergency department clinicians in recognizing bioterrorism-related infections as the first defense in a bioterrorist attack. The study …
Assessment of Disaster Training Needs For Physicians and Other Health Professionals Serving Vulnerable Populations in Hawai'i
2008
· University of Hawaii
This article discusses the unique challenges faced by vulnerable populations in Hawai‘i due to its geographic isolation and history of natural disasters. It highlights the …
Disaster Management Among Pediatric Surgeons: Preparedness, Training and Involvement
The article discusses the need for effective disaster response systems in light of recent mass casualty events globally. It focuses on the role of pediatric …
Pediatric Issues in Disaster Preparedness: Meeting the Educational Needs of Nurses - Are We There Yet?
2008
· MetroHealth Medical Center
This article highlights the vulnerability of children during disasters due to their unique needs. It discusses a pediatric disaster preparedness program introduced to pediatric nurses …
Through the Eyes of Children
2008
This article discusses a simulation exercise conducted by the Health Protection Agency involving children in a major emergency contamination event. The exercise aimed to understand …
How To Evacuate A Psychiatric Hospital: A Hurricane Katrina Success Story
2008
· University of Memphis
This article discusses the successful evacuation of a psychiatric hospital from New Orleans to Memphis before Hurricane Katrina. Buses transported 73 patients, 35 staff members, …
Burn Disaster Response Planning: An Urban Region's Approach
2008
· NewYork-Presbyterian
This study outlines a draft response plan for the tiered triage, treatment, and transportation of 400 adult and pediatric burn victims in NYC. The plan …
Knowledge And Behaviors Of Parents In Planning For And Dealing With Emergencies
The article explores how parents prepare for and respond to emergencies at schools. It describes the challenges they face, such as communication issues and language …