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The 2023 Model Core Content of Disaster Medicine
2023
· WellSpan Health,
· University of California at Irvine,
· Harvard Medical School,
· Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center,
· John Peter Smith Health Network,
· University of Connecticut School of Medicine,
· Indiana University,
· Riley Children's Health,
· UMass Chan Medical School,
· University of Massachusetts,
· The George Washington University Hospital,
· Baylor College of Medicine
The article outlines the 2023 model core content of disaster medicine, focusing on essential topics for disaster preparedness and response. It emphasizes the importance of …
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Using Two Statewide Medical Operations Coordination Centers to Load Balance in Pediatric Hospitals During a Severe Respiratory Surge in the United States
2023
· University of Washington
This article describes how two statewide Medical Operations Coordination Centers (MOCCs) in Washington and Oregon helped manage a surge in pediatric patients during a severe …
Strategic Surge Responses in the COVID-19 Era: Operational Themes, Innovative Solutions and Lessons Learned by Three Freestanding Pediatric Emergency Departments
2023
· Seattle Children's Hospital
This article describes how three pediatric emergency departments in the western U.S. handled challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. It highlights issues like low patient numbers …
PICU in the MICU: How Adult ICUs Can Support Pediatric Care in Public Health Emergencies
2022
· University of Washington,
· Uniformed Services University,
· Brooke Army Medical Center,
· Naval Medical Center, San Diego,
· University of Michigan
This article explains how adult ICUs can help care for children during health emergencies like COVID-19. It describes that since there are fewer pediatric ICU …
Disaster Planning for Homeless Populations: Analysis and Recommendations for Communities
2020
· University of Washington
This article explains how homeless people are more at risk during disasters due to lack of shelter, health issues, and limited resources. It highlights the …
Burn Stabilization Protocol
2013
· University of Washington
This 2-page protocol describes how to care for people with serious burns before they reach a burn center. It explains which burns need special treatment, …
Evidence-Based Guidelines for Prehospital Pain Management: Recommendations
2023
· University of Virginia,
· Baylor College of Medicine,
· Washington University in St. Louis,
· National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians,
· Medical College of Wisconsin,
· The Ohio State University
The article describes new guidelines for treating pain before patients reach the hospital. The recommendations are based on research and aim to help emergency medical …
What's Old Is New Again: Measles
2025
· Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital,
· Baylor College of Medicine,
· Vanderbilt University,
· Norton Children's Hospital,
· University of Louisville,
· Children's Hospital Colorado
This article explains the resurgence of measles in the U.S. due to lower vaccination rates and vaccine hesitancy. It describes how many doctors are unfamiliar …
Development of the National Prehospital Pediatric Readiness Project Assessment
2024
· Baylor College of Medicine,
· Stanford University,
· EMSC Data Center,
· University of Utah,
· Harbor-UCLA Medical Center,
· UCLA School of Medicine
The article describes how experts created a way to measure how ready emergency medical services are to care for children before they reach the hospital. …
Quick Reference Card: Burn Stabilization
2020
· University of Washington
This pocket card provides guidance on how to care for burn patients before they reach the hospital. It covers the "Rule of Nines" and lists …