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Pediatric Considerations Before, During, and After Radiological or Nuclear Emergencies
2018
· Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),
· Emory University,
· George Washington University
This article focuses on how children are affected by radiation during nuclear or radiological emergencies. It describes that kids can be more exposed to radiation …
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IS-130.A: How to Be an Exercise Evaluator
This independent study (IS) course introduces the basics of emergency management exercise evaluation and improvement planning as identified in the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation …
Interpreting Arterial Blood Gases (ABGs)
2018
· OPENPediatrics
This video explains how to analyze blood gases to understand a patient's oxygen and acid-base balance. It describes four conditions: metabolic alkalosis, metabolic acidosis, respiratory …
FEMA Preparedness Toolkit: Homeland Security Exercise Evaluation Program
This FEMA Federal Emergency Management Association website offers links to HSEEP videos, webinars and training introducing the Home Security Exercise Evaluation program core concepts which …
Care Coordination for Children With Medical Complexity: Whose Care Is It, Anyway?
2018
· American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP),
· University at Buffalo,
· Indiana University,
· Drexel University,
· University of Colorado
This article is about care coordination for children with medical complexity (CMC). It describes how CMC need help from many different doctors and services. Care …
Preparing for Emergencies: Tips for Families
2018
· Family Voices
This tip sheet provides helpful advice on how families can get ready for emergencies. It describes the importance of having a plan, making an emergency …
IS-120.C: An Introduction to Exercises
This resource provides access to an independent study (IS) FEMA course that introduces the basics of emergency management exercises, including their objectives, target audiences, prerequisites, …
Scope of Practice Model Decision-Making Framework for Emergency Medical Services
The website describes a decision-making framework for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) about their scope of practice. It helps EMS professionals understand what tasks they are …
INSPIRE Handbook: Action for Implementing the Seven Strategies for Ending Violence Against Children
The book is a guide for ending violence against children. It describes seven strategies to help protect kids and make their lives safer. These strategies …
Pediatric Issues in Disasters
2018
· ASPR TRACIE
The document is supporting material for a webinar that describes how disasters affect children and provides important resources to help keep them safe during emergencies. …