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Comparison of Vital Sign Cutoffs to Identify Children With Major Trauma
2024
· Children's Hospital Los Angeles,
· Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital,
· Northwestern University,
· Pediatric Pandemic Network (PPN),
· University of Pittsburgh,
· University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine,
· University of Southern California,
· Eastern Virginia Medical School,
· Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters
This study compared different vital sign criteria to identify major trauma in children. It examined the effectiveness of Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) and Pediatric …
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Going Viral: Adapting to Pediatric Surge During the H1N1 Pandemic
2013
· Boston Children's Hospital,
· Harvard Medical School,
· Children's National Hospital,
· George Washington University,
· University of Michigan,
· University of Pittsburgh,
· Children's Hospital Los Angeles,
· University of Southern California,
· Yale University
This study evaluated hospital and emergency department (ED) pediatric surge strategies and compliance with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines during the 2009 …
Home Use Devices: How to Prepare for and Handle Power Outages for Medical Devices That Require Electricity
This booklet provides guidance in preparing for power outages if you use medical devices at home that need electricity. It describes how to make a …
Using Robotic Telecommunications to Triage Pediatric Disaster Victims
This article describes using robots for remote medical help during disasters to care for injured children. In 2008, two drills in Los Angeles tested this …
Addressing Children's Needs in Disasters: A Regional Pediatric Tabletop Exercise
2018
· Boston Children's Hospital,
· Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center,
· University of Southern California,
· Children's Hospital Los Angeles,
· Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
This study assessed the impact of a tabletop exercise on pediatric preparedness during public health emergencies. 22 people participated in the exercise: 12 pediatricians and …
Disaster Preparedness Activities for Your Family
The provided document is an activity sheet on disaster preparedness for children. It includes interactive exercises such as creating a family emergency plan, assembling an …
How to Perform Patient Decontamination: A Picture Guide
This booklet is a guide for safely cleaning children in emergencies. It provides instructions for medical staff and includes pictures and simple instructions to help …
How Families Can Prepare for Disasters
This webpage provides a guide on how families can prepare for disasters, emphasizing pediatric emergency preparedness. It covers creating a family emergency plan, preparing an …
Pediatric Emergency Preparedness: Children Special Needs
This webpage provides resources on emergency preparedness for children with access and functional needs. The list is provided for both families and healthcare providers and …
Pediatric Disaster Preparedness in the Medical Setting: Integrating Mental Health
2009
· University of Southern California,
· Children's Hospital Los Angeles,
· Los Angeles County Department of Public Health
This article emphasizes integrating mental health considerations into pediatric disaster preparedness and response. It highlights the need for a comprehensive approach that addresses the psychological …