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.
Decontamination of the Pediatric Patient
This article discusses current guidelines for decontamination procedures for chemical, biological, and radiologic exposures, focusing on pediatric-specific considerations. There has been a rise in global …
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Medical Countermeasures for Children in Public Health Emergencies, Disasters, or Terrorism
This policy statement discusses the need for medical countermeasures (MCMs) to protect children during public health emergencies, disasters, or terrorism. It highlights that many MCMs …
Planning for Research on Children During Public Health Emergencies
2016
· University of Pennsylvania,
· Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),
· U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
This article discusses the risks and benefits of conducting research on children during public health emergencies (PHEs) and outlines the components needed for a pediatric-focused …
Disaster Preparedness in Rural Families of Children With Special Health Care Needs
2016
· University of Iowa,
· Nationwide Children's Hospital,
· Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
This article discusses disaster preparedness strategies and behaviors among rural families with children who have special health care needs. The study aimed to explore the …
School District Crisis Preparedness, Response, and Recovery Plans — United States, 2012
This article discusses the importance of school-based all-hazards response plans for children during natural disasters, infectious diseases, and terrorism. Schools play a crucial role in …
30 Years After the Chernobyl Nuclear Accident: Time for Reflection and Re-evaluation of Current Disaster Preparedness Plans
This article discusses the health effects 30 years after the Chernobyl nuclear accident. Cleanup workers faced higher risks of leukemia, heart disease, and cataracts. Children …
Mixed-Methods Pilot Study: Disaster Preparedness of Families With Children Followed in an Intestinal Rehabilitation Clinic
This study looks at how prepared families with children in an intestinal rehabilitation clinic are for disasters. It describes that many of these families do …
Disaster Olympics: A Model for Resident Education
This observational study describes an educational method that was used to teach American emergency medicine physicians disaster medicine through an "Olympic Games" style drill. The …
Uttarakhand Disaster 2013: A Report on Psychosocial Adversities Experienced by Children and Adolescents
This article focuses on the psychosocial challenges faced by children and teens after the 2013 Uttarakhand disaster in India. It describes how many young people …
Extreme Weather-Driven Disasters and Children’s Health
This article discusses the impact of extreme weather-driven disasters on children’s health. It highlights how events like hurricanes, floods, and wildfires can have severe consequences …