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Psychological First Aid Field Operations Guide, 2nd Ed
This manual is a resource for helping people after disasters. It describes how to provide support and comfort to those affected by trauma. The guide …
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Psychiatric Symptoms and Substance Use Disorders in a Nationally Representative Sample of American Adolescents Involved with Foster Care
This study examined psychiatric symptoms and substance use disorders in US adolescents with a history of foster care. Using data from a 2000 survey (N=19,430, …
Listen, Protect, and Connect: Psychological First Aid for Children and Parents
This document offers guidance to help children cope after a disaster. It describes three steps: listening to the child's concerns, protecting them from further distress, …
Pediatric Anthrax: Implications for Bioterrorism Preparedness
This article reviews pediatric anthrax cases from 1900 to 2005. It describes how children with anthrax show different symptoms than adults. The study found that …
Seasonal and Pandemic Influenza Preparedness: Science and Countermeasures
This article discusses the lack of adequate medical attention given to influenza, highlighting the need for better preparedness in the United States for a potential …
Chemical-Biological Terrorism and Its Impact on Children [2006]
This policy statement explains how children can be affected by chemical or biological terrorism, describing the need for better plans to protect kids during such …
A First for This Century: Closing and Reopening of a Children's Hospital During a Disaster
The article describes the preparedness and response of the Children’s Hospital of New Orleans (CHNO) during Hurricane Katrina, detailing their extensive inclement-weather plan, evacuation procedures, …
The Pediatrician and Disaster Preparedness
The article "The Pediatrician and Disaster Preparedness" highlights the importance of pediatricians in emergency situations like natural disasters and terrorism. It describes how children have …
Decontamination and the Use of Personal Protective Equipment
2006
· University of Pennsylvania
This article discusses the importance of identifying the optimal level of personal protective equipment (PPE) for healthcare workers responsible for patient decontamination in hospitals. It …
What Happened to Children in Detention? Caring for Children in a Juvenile Justice System After a Disaster
The article recounts the experiences of a medical director at a juvenile correctional facility in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, during Hurricane Katrina. The facility, Jetson Center …