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How Families Can Prepare for Disasters
This webpage provides a guide on how families can prepare for disasters, emphasizing pediatric emergency preparedness. It covers creating a family emergency plan, preparing an …
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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 …
Pediatric Emergency Preparedness: Children Special Needs
This webpage provides resources on emergency preparedness for children with access and functional needs. The list is provided for both families and healthcare providers and …
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 …
The National Center for School Crisis and Bereavement
This website offers resources and support for schools dealing with crises. The site provides helpful information, tools, and links to guide school staff during emergencies …
Pediatric Disaster Preparedness in the Medical Setting: Integrating Mental Health
2009
· University of Southern California,
· Children's Hospital Los Angeles,
· Los Angeles County Department of Public Health
This article emphasizes integrating mental health considerations into pediatric disaster preparedness and response. It highlights the need for a comprehensive approach that addresses the psychological …
Hiking Safety for Kids: Expert Tips
This webpage describes how to keep kids safe while hiking. The tips include choosing easy trails, dressing in layers, wearing proper shoes, and packing enough …
Pediatric Intravenous Fluid Use in the Emergency Department During Hurricane Helene
2025
· Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital,
· Children's Hospital Los Angeles,
· University of California, Los Angeles,
· Boston Children's Hospital,
· Harvard Medical School,
· Emory University,
· Dayton Children's Hospital,
· Wright State University
This article explains how doctors gave intravenous (IV) fluids to children in the emergency department during Hurricane Helene. The study looks at how often IV …