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.
Medical Countermeasures for Children in Public Health Emergencies, Disasters, or Terrorism
This policy statement discusses the need for medical countermeasures (MCMs) to protect children during public health emergencies, disasters, or terrorism. It highlights that many MCMs …
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Chemical-Biological Terrorism and Its Impact on Children [2020]
2020
· Harvard Medical School,
· Boston Children's Hospital,
· Yale University,
· Children's Hospital Colorado,
· University of Colorado,
· American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
This policy statement can assist clinicians and policymakers on safeguarding children and minimizing harm from chemical or biological attacks. While federal programs support public health …
Field Testing a Head-Of-Household Method to Dispense Antibiotics
2007
· Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),
· Philadelphia Department of Public Health,
· Thomas Jefferson University
This article describes a study by the Philadelphia Department of Public Health on how quickly and accurately antibiotics can be given to families during an …
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 …
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 …
Chemical-Biological Terrorism and its Impact on Children: A Subject Review.
This statement reviews the key aspects of these agents, their potential impacts, and the critical considerations for disaster planning and management for pediatric patients. The …
Paediatric Patients in Mass Casualty Incidents: A Comprehensive Review and Call to Action
2022
· University of Southern California,
· Johns Hopkins University,
· Washington University in St. Louis,
· Texas Tech University,
· University of Texas Southwestern,
· University of Minnesota,
· University of Pennsylvania,
· University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
This review article examines how children are affected in mass casualty incidents (MCIs) and highlights the need for special care due to their unique needs. …
Hurricane Katrina and the Gulf Oil Spill: Lessons Learned About Short-Term and Long-Term Effects
This article describes the impact of Hurricane Katrina and the Gulf Oil Spill on families, especially those with fewer resources. It highlights how these disasters …
Pediatric Mass Casualty Preparedness
This review article focuses on anesthesiologists and their role in pediatric disaster preparedness, particularly in mass casualty incidents (MCIs), which can call for different preparation …
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 …