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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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …