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.
The article discusses the development and implementation of a virtual, live exercise using a standardized patient database to evaluate an emergency department disaster plan. The …
This study evaluates healthcare worker training in pediatric disaster medicine knowledge and its impact on attitudes. Conducted at a large children's hospital, physicians and nurses …
This article discusses the need for a shift in healthcare practices during emergencies to ensure continued care for pregnant women and newborns. It emphasizes the …
This article outlines an innovative idea for hospital pediatric victim disaster planning. It describes a model set of patients for pediatric disaster simulation, with an …
This article examines the impact of mass casualty disaster drills on the timeliness of care for nondisaster patients in a pediatric Emergency Department (ED). The …
This article discusses the concept of surge capacity in healthcare systems, focusing on the ability to expand rapidly during public health emergencies. It highlights the …
This article highlights the vulnerability of children during disasters due to their unique needs. It discusses a pediatric disaster preparedness program introduced to pediatric nurses …
The article explores how parents prepare for and respond to emergencies at schools. It describes the challenges they face, such as communication issues and language …
This study examined the Sort, Access, Life-saving interventions, Treatment and/or Triage (SALT) triage system for handling mass-casualty incidents with 10, 100, and 1,000 pediatric victims. …
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