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Rebuilding Sustainable Communities for Children and Families After Disaster: Recommendations from Symposium Participants in Response to the April 27th, 2011 Tornadoes
2014
· University of Alabama
This article discusses the aftermath of a devastating EF4 tornado that struck Tuscaloosa, Alabama on April 27, 2011. To aid in recovery efforts, a symposium …
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The Role of the Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon in Disaster Response
This 3-page article aims to offer practical guidance for pediatric orthopedic surgeons to improve their readiness and contribute safely to disaster relief. It includes all …
Typhoon Haiyan Disaster in the Philippines: Paediatric Field Hospital Perspectives
This article describes how a pediatric field hospital was set up after Typhoon Haiyan hit the Philippines. It shares experiences from medical teams who provided …
Pediatric Triage and Allocation of Critical Care Resources During Disaster: Northwest Provider Opinion
This article describes a study on how healthcare providers in the Northwest region of the United States feel about pediatric triage and critical care during …
Does Disaster Education of Teenagers Translate Into Better Survival Knowledge, Knowledge of Skills, and Adaptive Behavioral Change? A Systematic Literature Review
2014
· West Australia Country Health Service,
· University of Western Australia,
· Curtin University
This review examined research on improving teenagers' disaster knowledge and problem-solving skills. It describes how disaster education in schools is important but often not enough. …
Using Mixed Methods to Assess Pediatric Disaster Preparedness in the Hospital Setting
This study evaluated the disaster response of three hospitals in Los Angeles, focusing on pediatric victims. A simulated earthquake exercise was conducted, revealing that while …
Meeting Children's Needs: A Mixed-Methods Approach to a Regionalized Pediatric Surge Plan - The Los Angeles County Experience
This study presents Los Angeles project aimed to improve pediatric surge capacity by identifying gaps, doubling inpatient capacity, and creating a plan. Researchers used surveys …
Evacuation of a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in a Disaster: Lessons from Hurricane Sandy
2014
· New York University
In this article, authors share experiences during Hurricane Sandy in 2012 when New York University Langone Medical Center safely evacuated 21 neonates from the neonatal …
Nutrition and Earthquakes: Experience and Recommendations
This review describes the importance of ensuring adequate food and water intake during natural disasters. It highlights that infants, pregnant women, patients, and the elderly …
Lessons Learned from the Great East Japan Earthquake: The Need for Disaster Preparedness in the Area of Disaster Mental Health for Children
This article highlights the importance of being ready for disasters, focusing on children's mental health. It describes how children were affected by the Great East …