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.
Hospital Response for Children as a Vulnerable Population in Radiological/Nuclear Incidents
The article by Brenda Conway and others focuses on how hospitals should respond to children during radiological or nuclear incidents. It describes children as a …
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Health Canada's Approach to Manage Risks to Populations at Risk During a Radiological Emergency
2010
· Health Canada
The article describes Health Canada's method for managing risks during radiological emergencies. It explains that experts assess radiation exposure and potential health effects using risk …
Disaster and Mass Casualty Events in the Pediatric Population
The article "Disaster and Mass Casualty Events in the Pediatric Population" highlights the need for better disaster preparedness for children. It describes how children make …
Enhancing National Capacity to Conduct Child and Family Disaster Mental Health Research
2010
· University of Oklahoma,
· University of California, Los Angeles,
· Duke University,
· University of Washington
The article discusses the risk of regional disasters, particularly earthquakes, in Seattle-King County, Washington. With a significant pediatric population, the study evaluates the distribution of …
Geographical Maldistribution of Pediatric Medical Resources in Seattle-King County
This article discusses the risk of regional disasters, particularly earthquakes, in Seattle-King County, Washington, focusing on pediatric medical response capabilities. The study evaluates the distribution …
Disaster Preparedness of Families With Young Children in Hong Kong
This study investigates the perception of disaster among heads of households in Hong Kong with young children and their level of preparedness. Findings reveal that …
Psychosocial Considerations About Children and Radiological Events
2010
· University of Ottawa
This article discusses the vulnerability of children in radiological events due to their increased sensitivity to radiation and critical development stages. It explores psychosocial risk …
First Response Considerations for Children Exposed to a Radiological Dispersal Device
2010
· Ontario Tech University
This article highlights the vulnerabilities of children in the event of a radioactive material release, emphasizing their rapid susceptibility to harmful effects due to active …
Pediatric Issues in Disaster Management, Part 2: Evacuation Centers and Family Separation/Reunification
This article highlights pediatric patients' often overlooked needs in disaster planning and management. It discusses key components such as emergency medical services, hospital/facility issues, evacuation …
Sure! Here it is Capitalized: Defining Best Practice in Care and Protection of Children in Crisis-Affected Settings: A Delphi Study
2010
· Columbia University
The article describes a study on how to best care for and protect children in crisis situations. Thirty experts took part in a Delphi consultation, …