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Pediatric Office Emergencies
This article discusses the importance of pediatricians being prepared to handle emergencies involving children in their office. It emphasizes the need for an office self-assessment …
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Pediatric Disposition Classification (Reverse Triage) System to Create Surge Capacity
This article describes a system called Pediatric Disposition Classification, or reverse triage, to help hospitals manage more patients during emergencies. It focuses on safely discharging …
Pediatric Disaster Triage Education and Skills Assessment: A Coalition Approach
2014
· University of Washington,
· Public Health - Seattle & King County,
· Harborview Medical Center,
· Seattle Children's Hospital
This study, conducted in King County, Washington, aimed to improve pediatric disaster preparedness through workshops and surveys. The regional coalition organized a successful educational conference …
Pediatric Triage and Allocation of Critical Care Resources During Disaster: Northwest Provider Opinion
This article describes a study on how healthcare providers in the Northwest region of the United States feel about pediatric triage and critical care during …
Enhancing National Capacity to Conduct Child and Family Disaster Mental Health Research
2010
· University of Oklahoma,
· University of California, Los Angeles,
· Duke University,
· University of Washington
The article discusses the risk of regional disasters, particularly earthquakes, in Seattle-King County, Washington. With a significant pediatric population, the study evaluates the distribution of …
Geographical Maldistribution of Pediatric Medical Resources in Seattle-King County
This article discusses the risk of regional disasters, particularly earthquakes, in Seattle-King County, Washington, focusing on pediatric medical response capabilities. The study evaluates the distribution …
Pediatric Emergency Department Responses to COVID-19: Transitioning from Surge Preparation to Regional Support
This study examined the response stages within two children's hospitals on the West Coast of the United States during the COVID-19 pandemic. These hospitals adjusted …
Development of an Evacuation Tool to Facilitate Disaster Preparedness: Use in a Planned Evacuation to Support a Hospital Move
This article details the tools and methods used for a successful planned evacuation a healthcare institution. Tools included patient checklists, evacuation handoff tools, and a …
Standardizing and Improving Care for Pediatric Agitation Management in the Emergency Department
The article describes efforts to improve care for children with agitation in emergency departments. A team created a plan to standardize treatment, aiming to reduce …
Identifying Crucial Equipment and Skills Needed to Evacuate Critically Ill Infants During Disasters: Using Nursing Expertise to Guide Training Targets
This study utilized a 13-item checklist for bedside registered nurses (RNs) to successfully evacuate critically ill infants during disasters. The expert-developed checklist prioritized skills like …