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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 …
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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 …
US Natural Hazards Index
The website describes the US Natural Hazards Index, which shows how likely different areas in the United States are to face natural disasters like floods, …
Human-Centered Design to Create an Emergency Care Action Plan for Children With Medical Complexity
2025
· University of Vermont,
· University of Massachusetts,
· Columbia University,
· University of Rochester,
· Yale University,
· University of California San Francisco
This article discusses the application of Human-Centered Design (HCD) principles to create an Emergency Care Action Plan (ECAP) for Children with Medical Complexity (CMC). The …
Children in Disasters: Do Americans Feel Prepared?
2016
· Columbia University
The website is about how prepared Americans feel when it comes to protecting children during disasters. It describes a survey that was done to find …
Preparing Families of Technology-Dependent Children for Emergencies
This study was conducted to assess the emergency preparedness of families with children who rely on medical devices during power outages. An 8-point checklist was …
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. …
Disaster and Terrorism Preparedness: What Pediatricians Need to Know
2003
· Columbia University
The article is about how pediatricians can prepare for disasters and terrorism. It describes the important steps doctors should take to protect children during emergencies. …
Best Practices Checklist for Emergency Shelters
2018
· Save the Children,
· Columbia Climate School National Center for Disaster Preparedness,
· Columbia University
This document describes important steps to make emergency shelters safe and effective. It includes tips for planning, setting up, and running shelters during disasters. The …