OPENPediatrics
The OPENPediatrics collection features selections from the OPENPediatrics website that are relevant to the scope of Resource Central.
Management of Severe Asthma Exacerbation
2020
· OPENPediatrics
This video focuses on the management of severe asthma exacerbation and the recognition of acute respiratory failure. It presents a case of a 13-year-old boy …
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Introduction to Mechanical Ventilation
2020
· OPENPediatrics
This video educates viewers about caring for critically ill children, specifically focusing on mechanical ventilation. It emphasizes the importance of consulting qualified healthcare professionals for …
Navigating the Intersection Between Medical Complexity and Mental Health in the Emergency Department
2023
· Northwestern University,
· Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital,
· University of Colorado,
· Children's Hospital Colorado,
· OPENPediatrics
The podcast episode features a discussion on the challenges faced by children with medical complexity and mental health issues in emergency departments. It describes a …
Facing the Shortage of IV Fluids — A Hospital-Based Oral Rehydration Strategy
2024
· Massachusetts General Hospital,
· Brigham and Women's Hospital,
· Harvard University,
· Partners in Health
This article focuses on a strategy to address the shortage of IV fluids in U.S. hospitals after Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico, where many IV …
Five Decades of Global Chemical Terror Attacks: Data Analysis to Inform Training and Preparedness
2021
· Massachusetts General Hospital,
· Brigham and Women's Hospital,
· Harvard Medical School,
· Massachusetts Institute of Technology,
· Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
This article looks at chemical weapon use from 1970 to 2017, noting how attacks have increased, especially during conflicts in Syria and Iraq. The study …
Road Traffic Accidents and Disparities in Child Mortality
This article and video abstract discuss a study on child deaths from road traffic accidents in different United States counties. It describes how some areas …
Barriers to Pediatric Disaster Triage: A Qualitative Investigation
2015
· Yale New Haven Health System,
· University of British Columbia,
· Brown University,
· Brigham and Women's Hospital,
· University of Massachusetts
This article explores challenges paramedics face when triaging children in disasters. It discusses how paramedics struggle due to unfamiliarity with children's physiology, emotional reactions, and …
Lessons from the Chilean Earthquake: How a Human Rights Framework Facilitates Disaster Response
2011
· Brigham and Women's Hospital
This article discusses the 2010 earthquake in Chile and how the rights-based public health system, Chile Grows With You, played a crucial role in guiding …
Improving Pediatric Administrative Disaster Preparedness Through Simulated Disaster Huddles
2021
· Yale School of Medicine,
· Yale University,
· Brigham and Women's Hospital,
· Yale New Haven Health System
This study tested short, task-specific drills called "disaster huddles" in a pediatric emergency department (PED) as a quicker, easier training method in preparation for mass …
The Initial Response to the Boston Marathon Bombing: Lessons Learned to Prepare for the Next Disaster
2014
· Brigham and Women's Hospital,
· Tufts Medical Center,
· Massachusetts General Hospital,
· Boston Medical Center,
· Boston Children's Hospital
This report describes the medical response to the Boston Marathon bombing in 2013, highlighting how quick actions, preparation, and teamwork led to good outcomes for …