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Disaster and Mass Casualty Events in the Pediatric Population
The article "Disaster and Mass Casualty Events in the Pediatric Population" highlights the need for better disaster preparedness for children. It describes how children make …
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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 …
Development of a Pediatric Mass Casualty Triage Algorithm Validation Tool
2016
· University of California –San Diego School of Medicine,
· Rady Children's Hospital San Diego,
· Harbor-UCLA Medical Center,
· University of Southern California,
· Yale School of Medicine,
· Children's Hospital Los Angeles,
· Yale University
This article discusses the development of a criteria outcomes tool (COT) for validating the effectiveness of a mass casualty incident (MCI) algorithm in correctly triaging …
Pediatric Disaster Preparedness of a Hospital Network in a Large Metropolitan Region
This article explores pediatric-related emergency experiences, disaster preparation, and hospital capabilities in a large urban county on the West Coast. Through qualitative research involving key …
Improving Disaster Preparedness of Families With a Parenteral Nutrition-Dependent Child
This study aimed to improve disaster preparedness for families with parenteral nutrition (PN)-dependent children in California, considering the frequent earthquakes in the region. By providing …
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 …
On Shaky Ground: Learner Response and Confidence After Tabletop Earthquake Simulation
2016
· Children's Hospital Los Angeles,
· Yale School of Medicine,
· Medical University of South Carolina,
· University of California, Los Angeles,
· Yale University
This study explores how a tabletop earthquake simulation affects pediatric residents' confidence in managing earthquake victims. Residents from four programs took part, and their confidence …
Disaster Olympix: A Unique Nursing Emergency Preparedness Exercise
This article highlights the ongoing issue of healthcare organizations being unprepared for disasters despite increased training and funding. It discusses the importance of nontraditional approaches …
Pediatric Online Disaster Preparedness Training for Medical and Non-Medical Personnel: A Multi-Level Modeling Analysis
This study focused on pediatric disaster preparedness training at a children's hospital in Los Angeles, California. Medical and non-medical staff participated in an online course …