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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, …
A Descriptive Analysis of Pediatric Transports Throughout the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command
2021
· Brooke Army Medical Center,
· Tripler Army Medical Center,
· Uniformed Services University,
· U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research
This article describes the movement of children needing medical care within the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command from 2008 to 2018. It highlights that many transports involve …
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 …
Improving Pediatric Readiness in General Emergency Departments: A Prospective Interventional Study
2021
· Improving Pediatric Acute Care Through Simulation (ImPACTS),
· Indiana University,
· Yale University,
· Indiana University Health,
· University of Washington,
· Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital,
· McMaster University
This journal article describes a study that aimed to make emergency rooms better prepared for treating children. The researchers worked with general emergency departments and …
Seattle Children’s High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC) Policy
2022
· Seattle Children's Hospital
The document describes how to safely use High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC) for children needing extra breathing support at Seattle Children’s Hospital. It explains when …
Disaster Exposure and Mental Health Among Puerto Rican Teachers After Hurricane Maria
2023
· University of Washington,
· Medical University of South Carolina,
· University of Mississippi
The article describes how Hurricane Maria affected the mental health of teachers in Puerto Rico. Many teachers faced stress, anxiety, and other mental health problems …
Pediatric Prehospital Airway Management by U.S. Forces in Iraq and Afghanistan
2020
· Brooke Army Medical Center,
· Uniformed Services University,
· U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research
The article is about how U.S. forces managed airway problems in children during conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. It describes how medics performed procedures like …
When a Critically Ill Child is Oceans Away From a PICU: A Military Pediatric CCAT Mission
This article describes a military mission to transport a very sick 4-year-old boy from Guam to the U.S. for better medical care. The child had …
Increasing Mental Health Screening in Pediatric Subspecialty Clinics: An Improvement Project at Brooke Army Medical Center
This article describes a project at Brooke Army Medical Center to improve mental health screening for adolescents in pediatric subspecialty clinics. Using a quality improvement …
Pediatric Emergency Medicine Disaster Simulation Curriculum: The 5-Minute Trauma Assessment for Pediatric Residents (TRAP-5)
2020
· University of Washington
This study presents a simulation-based curriculum, created for pediatric residents to practice rapid trauma assessment skills. The curriculum involves scenarios with manikins portraying injured 5-year-olds. …