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.
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 …
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Massive Pediatric Neurosurgical Injuries and Lessons Learned Following a Tornado Disaster in Alabama
2011
· Children's of Alabama
This article reviews the medical responses of a pediatric neurosurgical team to patients with nervous system injuries following a tornado disaster. The team treated 24 …
Impact of Disaster Drills on Caregiver Perception and Satisfaction in the Pediatric Emergency Department
2011
· Saint Louis University
This article presents a study focusing on caregiver perception and satisfaction of a regional disaster drill in a pediatric emergency department. Caregivers were surveyed on …
The Reality of Pediatric Emergency Mass Critical Care in the Developing World
2011
· Harvard University,
· Society of Critical Care Medicine,
· World Federation of Pediatric Intensive and Critical Care Societies
This article discusses the impact of public health emergencies on developing countries due to man-made crises and natural disasters, with a focus on children and …
Ethical Issues in Pediatric Emergency Mass Critical Care
2011
· University of Utah,
· Society of Critical Care Medicine,
· World Federation of Pediatric Intensive and Critical Care Societies
This article discusses the importance of mass critical care planning, particularly in relation to children's unique vulnerabilities and needs during disasters. The Task Force for …
Pediatric Emergency Mass Critical Care: The Role of Community Preparedness in Conserving Critical Care Resources
2011
· Harvard University,
· Society of Critical Care Medicine,
· World Federation of Pediatric Intensive and Critical Care Societies
This article emphasizes the importance of community preparedness in managing public health emergencies, especially for children. It discusses the integration of various resources and points …
Three Phases of Disaster Relief in Haiti: Pediatric Surgical Care on Board the United States Naval Ship Comfort
This article discusses the rapid and extensive medical response to the 2010 earthquake in Haiti by the United States Naval Ship Comfort. Focusing on pediatric …
UK Preparedness for Children with Ebola Infection
2015
· Imperial College London,
· Great North Children's Hospital,
· Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust,
· Alder Hey Children's Hospital
This article discusses the UK’s preparedness for managing children with Ebola Virus Disease (EVD). It emphasizes the importance of identifying suspected cases early, isolating children, …
Compliance of Camps in the United States With Guidelines for Health and Safety Practices
2015
· Penn State Hershey Medical Center,
· Penn State Health Children's Hospital,
· Children's Mercy Kansas City,
· Pennsylvania State University
This study looks at how well camps in the United States follow health and safety guidelines. It shows that most camps have ties with emergency …
The Use of Haddon’s Matrix to Plan for Injury and Illness Prevention at Outdoor Music Festivals
2015
· Johns Hopkins University,
· Flinders University
This article describes how Haddon's Matrix is used to prevent injuries and illnesses at outdoor music festivals. It explains that these events can lead to …