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.
Injuries and Surgical Needs of Children in Conflict and Disaster: From Boston to Haiti and Beyond
2015
· University of Toronto,
· Women & Children's Hospital of Buffalo,
· State University of New York - Upstate Medical University
This article focuses on the injuries and surgical needs of children in conflict and disaster areas, highlighting their vulnerability. It describes how these young patients …
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The Lack of Antiepileptic Drugs and Worsening of Seizures Among Physically Handicapped Patients with Epilepsy During the Great East Japan Earthquake
This article discusses how the Great East Japan Earthquake affected patients with epilepsy at a rehabilitation center in Sendai. Many physically handicapped patients could not …
On Shaky Ground: Learner Response and Confidence After Tabletop Earthquake Simulation
2016
· Children's Hospital Los Angeles,
· Yale School of Medicine,
· Medical University of South Carolina,
· University of California, Los Angeles,
· Yale University
This study explores how a tabletop earthquake simulation affects pediatric residents' confidence in managing earthquake victims. Residents from four programs took part, and their confidence …
2015 Nepal Earthquake: Analysis of Child Rescue and Treatment by a Field Hospital
2016
· General Hospital of Chinese People's Armed Police Force,
· Affiliated Hospital of Logistic University of Chinese People's Armed Police Force
The article describes the efforts of a Chinese Red Cross medical team during the 2015 Nepal earthquake. They set up a field hospital to treat …
Are Pediatric Emergency Physicians More Knowledgeable and Confident to Respond to a Pediatric Disaster after an Experiential Learning Experience?
2016
· McGill University
This article discusses a simulation-based workshop conducted for advanced learners in Pediatric Emergency Medicine, critical care, and pediatric surgery. The workshop aimed to assess the …
Disaster Olympix: A Unique Nursing Emergency Preparedness Exercise
This article highlights the ongoing issue of healthcare organizations being unprepared for disasters despite increased training and funding. It discusses the importance of nontraditional approaches …
Pandemic Influenza and Pediatric Intensive Care
This article assesses the preparedness planning for an influenza pandemic by modeling pediatric surge capacity in healthcare facilities and pediatric intensive care units (PICUs) over …
Committee Opinion No. 726 Summary: Hospital Disaster Preparedness for Obstetricians and Facilities Providing Maternity Care
This article discusses how the obstetric population, including antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum, and neonatal care, requires special consideration during disasters due to unique features. Pregnancy increases …
Pediatric Disaster Triage System Utilization Across the United States
The article examines the utilization of Pediatric Disaster Triage (PDT) systems across the United States. A survey was conducted to determine the systems used, user …
Radiology Response in the Emergency Department During a Mass Casualty Incident: A Retrospective Study of the Two Terrorist Attacks on 22 July 2011 in Norway
2017
· Olso University Hospital,
· University of Oslo
This article describes the utilization of radiology in the emergency department of a trauma center during a mass casualty incident following the twin terrorist attacks …