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Children in Disasters
This article highlights the unique needs of children during disasters like hurricanes and pandemics. It describes how kids are more vulnerable due to their physical, …
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Using Two Statewide Medical Operations Coordination Centers to Load Balance in Pediatric Hospitals During a Severe Respiratory Surge in the United States
2023
· University of Washington
This article describes how two statewide Medical Operations Coordination Centers (MOCCs) in Washington and Oregon helped manage a surge in pediatric patients during a severe …
Strategic Surge Responses in the COVID-19 Era: Operational Themes, Innovative Solutions and Lessons Learned by Three Freestanding Pediatric Emergency Departments
2023
· Seattle Children's Hospital
This article describes how three pediatric emergency departments in the western U.S. handled challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. It highlights issues like low patient numbers …
Presence of Armed School Officials and Fatal and Nonfatal Gunshot Injuries During Mass School Shootings, United States, 1980-2019
2021
· Hamline University
This study looks at school shootings in the U.S. from 1980 to 2019, focusing on whether having armed guards affects the number of injuries and …
PICU in the MICU: How Adult ICUs Can Support Pediatric Care in Public Health Emergencies
2022
· University of Washington,
· Uniformed Services University,
· Brooke Army Medical Center,
· Naval Medical Center, San Diego,
· University of Michigan
This article explains how adult ICUs can help care for children during health emergencies like COVID-19. It describes that since there are fewer pediatric ICU …
Meta-Analytic Review of Psychological Interventions for Children Survivors of Natural and Man-Made Disasters
This article reviews studies on psychological help for children who survived disasters. It describes how different treatments can reduce PTSD symptoms in kids and teens. …
Logistical Challenge With Prehospital Use of High-Flow Nasal Oxygen Therapy in COVID-19-Induced Respiratory Distress: A Case Report
2021
· Paris Fire Brigade
This article describes a case where high-flow nasal oxygen (HFNO) therapy was used for the first time in a prehospital setting on an adult with …
High-Flow Nasal Cannula Utilization in Pediatric Critical Care
2017
· American Association for Respiratory Care,
· Johns Hopkins University,
· University of Maryland,
· Washington University in St. Louis
This article describes the use of high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) in pediatric critical care. HFNC helps children with breathing problems by delivering humidified air and …
High-Flow Nasal Cannula Oxygen Therapy in Children: A Clinical Review
This article reviews high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) oxygen therapy for children. It describes HFNC as a safe and effective noninvasive ventilation method used before more …
Emergency Preparedness of Families of Children with Developmental Disabilities: What Public Health and Safety Emergency Planners Need to Know
2015
· University of Massachusetts
This article is about emergency preparedness for families with children who have developmental disabilities. It describes a study that found many families are not well-prepared …