Pediatric Disaster Research Literature Review
A special collection constrained to resources added as part of a scoping review that aimed to catalogue and appraise the past 20+ years of pediatric disaster medicine research. The team defined the research question, developed eligibility criteria for articles, and identified a search strategy. A comprehensive Medline search was conducted using Medical Subject Heading (MeSH) search with key words and phrases, identifying relevant articles from 2001 – May 2024. The leadership core team for the literature review is: Cullen Clark, MD; Hazel Jeong, MD; Christopher Wright, MD; Brandon Kappy, MD; Dennis Ren, MD; Elizabeth Hewett Brumberg, MD; Caroline Stephens, MD; Sarita Chung, MD; Nathan Timm, MD; Rachel Stanley, MD; Susi Miller, MLIS; Sara Helwig, MS; April Parish, BS.
A Simplified Fluid Resuscitation Formula for Burns in Mass Casualty Scenarios: Analysis of the Consensus Recommendation From the WHO Emergency Medical Teams Technical Working Group on Burns
2021
· Sheba Medical Center,
· Percy Military Teaching Hospital,
· Val-de-Grâce Military Medical Academy,
· Swansea University,
· International Network for Training, Education and Research in Burns,
· The University of Manchester,
· Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust,
· Respond Global,
· Ministry of Internal Affairs (Romania),
· Tel Aviv University,
· University of Notre Dame, Western Australia,
· University of Tasmania
This article describes a new, simple formula for giving fluids to burn victims in mass casualty events. This formula was recommended by the WHO Emergency …
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Review of the Requirements for Effective Mass Casualty Preparedness for Trauma Systems. A Disaster Waiting to Happen?
2022
· Monash University,
· University of Sydney,
· University of Toronto
This article reviews how to prepare for mass casualty incidents (MCIs) in trauma systems. It describes the need for strong disaster plans, good communication, and …
Disaster and Terrorism Preparedness: What Pediatricians Need to Know
2003
· Columbia University
The article is about how pediatricians can prepare for disasters and terrorism. It describes the important steps doctors should take to protect children during emergencies. …
Utilization of Formal Health Services for Children Aged 1–5 in Aceh After the 2004 Tsunami: Which Children Did Not Receive the Health Care They Needed? Implications for Other Natural Disaster Relief Efforts
2014
· World Bank Group,
· Johns Hopkins University
This article describes how children aged 1–5 in Aceh, Indonesia struggled to get health care after the 2004 tsunami. Many kids did not receive the …
The 2011 Tuscaloosa Tornado: Integration of Pediatric Disaster Services Into Regional Systems of Care
This article describes how pediatric disaster services were integrated into regional care systems after the 2011 Tuscaloosa tornado. With no local pediatric emergency department, a …
30 Years After the Chernobyl Nuclear Accident: Time for Reflection and Re-evaluation of Current Disaster Preparedness Plans
This article discusses the health effects 30 years after the Chernobyl nuclear accident. Cleanup workers faced higher risks of leukemia, heart disease, and cataracts. Children …
Pediatric Emergency Care in Disaster-Affected Areas: A Firsthand Perspective after Typhoons Bopha and Haiyan in the Philippines
2017
· Johns Hopkins University,
· Sinai Hospital Lifebridge Health,
· Jamaica Hospital Medical Center,
· Davao Medical School Foundation
This article discusses the epidemiology and disease trends during disasters, focusing on pediatric care in harsh post-disaster environments. Drawing from experiences during Typhoon Bopha and …
The Value of Functional Exercise in Pediatric Mass- Casualty Incident Training
The article describes the benefits of using functional exercises (FE) for training hospital staff in Taiwan to handle pediatric mass-casualty incidents. It explains that full-scale …
Emergency Logistics in a Large-Scale Disaster Context: Achievements and Challenges
This review article looks at how emergency logistics work during big disasters. It describes the successes and problems faced when getting supplies to people in …
Needs of Children with Neurodevelopmental Disorders and Geographic Location of Emergency Shelters Suitable for Vulnerable People During a Tsunami
2021
· Kanazawa Medical University
This article focuses on the needs of children with neurodevelopmental disorders during emergencies like tsunamis. It describes how these children require special care and attention …