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Multilobar Lung Infiltrates after Exposure to Dust Storm: The Haboob Lung Syndrome
2013
· Texas Tech University
This article describes a condition called "Haboob Lung Syndrome," which occurs after exposure to dust storms. Four cases of healthy people developing severe lung problems, …
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Design, Validity, and Reliability of a Pediatric Resident JumpSTART Disaster Triage Scoring Instrument
2013
· Yale University
This article is about a tool called the Pediatric Resident JumpSTART Disaster Triage Scoring Instrument. It describes how this tool was designed to help doctors …
Practice Parameter on Disaster Preparedness
This article provides guidelines for how to prepare for disasters. It describes the importance of planning ahead to keep people safe during emergencies like natural …
The Definition and Practice of Public Health Nursing: A Statement of the Public Health Nursing Section
This statement examines and defines the role of public health nurses, who play a key leadership role in advancing population health within their communities. Their …
Rural Hospital Mass Casualty Response to a Terrorist Shooting Spree
2013
· Ringerike Hospital,
· Olso University Hospital
This study evaluated the response of a rural hospital in Norway to a mass casualty incident at a political youth camp caused by a terrorist …
Mortality in the 2011 Tsunami in Japan
2013
· St. Mariana University,
· University of Tsukuba
This article describes the impact of the 2011 tsunami in Japan, focusing on mortality rates by sex, age group, and region. Rates varied by age …
Sands Storms
United Arab Emirates Public awareness messaging for sand storms prior, during, and after. Sand storms and Haboobs are a common hazard in desert communities.
Child-centred disaster risk reduction in Australia: progress, gaps and opportunities
This article focuses on how Australia is working to protect children during disasters by teaching kids about safety and involving them in disaster planning. This …
Interfacility Transfer Guidelines for Children
2013
· Florida Department of Health
The template from Florida for interfacility transfer of children provides important steps to ensure safe and efficient transfers between medical facilities. It describes the necessary …
Fire and Evacuation of Children's Hospital, Health Sciences Centre Winnipeg
This webinar discusses a fire and evacuation at the Children's Hospital in Winnipeg. The event happened in March 2013, starting with a fire alarm triggered …