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.
Protecting the Right to Health of Internally Displaced Mothers and Children: The Imperative of Inter-Cluster Coordination for Translating Best Practices into Effective Participatory Action
2011
· World Health Organization (WHO),
· Ministry of National Health Services Regulations & Coordination's Islamabad
This article highlights the significant progress made in emergency response interventions for disasters, focusing on assisting internally displaced persons (IDPs). It discusses the successful application …
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Legal Considerations During Pediatric Emergency Mass Critical Care Events
2011
· U.S. Food and Drug Administration,
· Society of Critical Care Medicine,
· World Federation of Pediatric Intensive and Critical Care Societies
This article discusses the importance of developing healthcare response plans for public health emergencies affecting large populations, with a focus on pediatric emergency mass critical …
NICU Care in the Aftermath of Hurricane Katrina: 5 Years of Changes
This article describes how neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) adapted and changed after Hurricane Katrina. It highlights the challenges faced by hospitals and medical staff …
Hospital-Based Pandemic Influenza Preparedness and Response: Strategies to Increase Surge Capacity
This article describes how a children's hospital prepared for the 2009 H1N1 flu pandemic. They increased space in the emergency department and used different areas …
Response to Challenges and Lessons Learned from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita: A National Perspective
This article discusses disaster response efforts following Hurricane Katrina and other emergencies. The lead author, Dr. Weiner, is a pediatric emergency medicine physician with extensive …
Katrina Changed Us (And Me) in So Many Ways
2011
· Baylor College of Medicine
This article is about the impact of Hurricane Katrina. It describes how the storm affected people and communities, especially children. The author shares personal experiences …
Since Katrina: Neonatal and Pediatric Issues From Both Sides of the Levee
2011
· Ochsner Health
This article looks at the challenges faced by newborns and children after Hurricane Katrina. It describes how healthcare systems struggled to provide care during and …
Five Years of Changes on the Receiving End of a Disaster
2011
· Woman's Hospital,
· Tulane University
This article reflects on the impact of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita on Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Spedale, a prominent neonatologist and pediatrician, discusses the challenges …
Society of Pediatric Nurses Public Policy Committee Position Statement on Disaster Management for Children and Families
This article position statement on disaster management focuses on helping children and families during emergencies. It describes the need for special plans to protect kids, …
Disaster Planning for Pediatrics
2011
· University of Cincinnati
This article discusses the increasing frequency of natural and man-made disasters and highlights the lack of focus on addressing the unique needs of children in …