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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 …
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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 …
Effects of Displacement in Children Exposed to Disasters
2016
· University of Oklahoma,
· University of Missouri
The article reviews how displacement affects children exposed to disasters. It describes the emotional and behavioral impacts on kids, including changes in school performance and …
Research with Children Exposed to Disasters
2008
· University of Oklahoma
The article discusses the challenges in conducting child disaster research, highlighting logistical issues and shortcomings in current research methodologies. It points out the tendency to …
Child Disaster Mental Health Services: a Review of the System of Care, Assessment Approaches, and Evidence Base for Intervention
2016
· University of Oklahoma,
· University of Texas Southwestern,
· The Altshuler Center for Education and Research
The article discusses children's reactions to disasters and the factors influencing them, emphasizing the system of care for child disaster mental health services. It highlights …
Identifying Crucial Equipment and Skills Needed to Evacuate Critically Ill Infants During Disasters: Using Nursing Expertise to Guide Training Targets
This study utilized a 13-item checklist for bedside registered nurses (RNs) to successfully evacuate critically ill infants during disasters. The expert-developed checklist prioritized skills like …
Collaborative Multidisciplinary Incident Command at Seattle Children’s Hospital for Rapid Preparatory Pediatric Surgery Countermeasures to the COVID-19 Pandemic
This commentary reports on Seattle Children's Hospital in Washington State, which was the first state with a COVID-19 case. They set up an incident command …
Pediatric Disaster Response in Developed Countries: Ten Guiding Principles
2007
· University of Oklahoma
This article discusses the unique vulnerabilities of children in mass casualty incidents and disasters, emphasizing the need for specialized pediatric response systems. Despite existing medical …
Operation Child-ID: Reunifying Children With Their Legal Guardians After Hurricane Katrina
2007
· University of Oklahoma
This article highlights the importance of rapid identification and protection of separated children after disasters such as Hurricane Katrina. A survey tool used at Camp …
Prediction of Pediatric Critical Care Resource Utilization for Disaster Triage
2020
· University of Washington,
· Northwest Healthcare Response Network,
· Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital
This article is about predicting how long children might need critical care during a disaster. It describes using scores like the Pediatric Logistic Organ Dysfunction …