DisasterCast
American Academy of Pediatrics Council on Children and Disasters hosts DisasterCast, brief educational videos intended for pediatric health care providers, featuring advice from pediatricians about caring for children impacted by disasters. There are 16 videos included in the series as of February 2025.
DisasterCast: School Violence with Mass Casualties
This 7-minute video interviews Dr. David Schonfeld, who discusses dealing with school violence that leads to many injuries or deaths. It describes how schools and …
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DisasterCast: Chemical and Biological Incidents
This 7-minute video interviews Dr. Carl Baum. It reviews strategies for addressing times when children are exposed to hazardous agents, including pediatric decontamination.
DisasterCast: Pediatric Emergency Department Surge
This 8-minute video interviews Dr. Jennifer McCain and discusses how pediatric emergency departments can handle a sudden increase in patients. It describes ways to manage …
DisasterCast: Planning for Civil Unrest
This American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) DisasterCast series video (under 13 minutes) interviews Dr. Joelle Simpson, who shares recommendations on how planning with community partners …
DisasterCast: Hurricane Preparedness
This under-8-minute video interviews Dr. Yasmine Pedrogo for tips on hurricane preparedness for pediatric practices, including how to help families plan ahead.