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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 …
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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 …
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 …
Improving Documentation of Firearm Access During Pediatric Emergency Visits for Suicidal Ideation
This study aimed to increase documentation of firearm access and storage among children in the emergency department (ED) with suicidal ideation or self-injury to 80% …
An Activation Failure: Factors Associated With Undertriage of Pediatric Major Trauma Victims
2025
· University of Wisconsin - Madison,
· Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital,
· Northwestern University
This study looks at why some children with major injuries don't get the urgent care they need. It describes how many kids who should have …
Immunization for Respiratory Syncytial Virus-Promises and Pitfalls
This editorial discusses the potential benefits and challenges of vaccines for the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). It explains how RSV affects children and older adults, …
Supporting Youth Mental Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic
2021
· Northwestern University,
· Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital,
· Brown University,
· Hasbro Children’s Hospital
This commentary discusses how the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated youth mental health issues, and highlights the insufficiencies in the U.S. mental health infrastructure for children. Emergency …
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. …
The Child Opportunity Index and Pediatric Emergency Medical Services Utilization
2023
· Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital,
· Northwestern University,
· The University of Chicago Medicine,
· Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh,
· University of Pittsburgh,
· University of Florida
This article discusses how the Child Opportunity Index, which measures resources and conditions for children in different neighborhoods, relates to how often kids use emergency …