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Pediatricians' Experiences 80 Miles Up the River: Baton Rouge Pediatricians' Experiences Meeting the Health Needs of Evacuated Children
The article discusses Baton Rouge pediatricians' experiences in meeting evacuated children's health needs during Hurricane Katrina in 2005. It outlines the preparations, responses, experiences, and …
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Opening Our Doors For All Newborns: Caring For Displaced Neonates: Intrastate
2006
· Infamedics
The article describes the response and preparations of Woman's Hospital in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, during Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. It highlights the hospital's role as …
Sweating It Out in a Level III Regional NICU: Disaster Preparation and Lessons Learned at the Ochsner Foundation Hospital
2006
· Ochsner Health
The article describes the preparations and actions taken at the Alton Ochsner Foundation Hospital in New Orleans, Louisiana, during Hurricane Katrina. It details the challenges …
Escaping With VLBW Neonates: Caring For and Transporting Very Low Birth Weight Infants During a Disaster
2006
· Neonatal Medical Group
This article recounts the harrowing experience of a neonatologist and a team of medical professionals during Hurricane Katrina at Memorial Medical Center (MMC) in New …
Pediatric Nerve Agent Poisoning: Medical and Operational Considerations for Emergency Medical Services in a Large American City
2006
· New York University,
· Columbia University
This article discusses the need for an alternative approach to treating pediatric nerve agent poisoning after mass chemical events. It highlights concerns about determining the …
Addressing the Psychosocial Needs of Children Following Disasters
This article discusses the profound effects of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita on the United States, emphasizing the emotional distress experienced by evacuees and the devastation …
Management of Trauma in Special Populations After a Disaster
The article focuses on managing trauma in vulnerable groups after a disaster. It describes how women, children, the elderly, and those with health issues are …
A Procedure Based Alternative to the Injury Severity Score for Major Incident Triage of Children: Results of a Delphi Consensus Process
This article discusses the importance of effective triage in major incidents and the challenges with existing triage algorithms. The study aimed to develop criteria for …
Going Down the Drain: When Children's Fears Become Real--Responding to Children When Disaster Strikes
The article discusses the impact of natural disasters and terrorism on children, particularly focusing on the aftermath of September 11, 2001. It highlights the importance …
Mass-casualty events at schools: a national preparedness survey
This study examines the preparedness of public schools in the United States for mass-casualty events, such as school shootings or terrorist attacks. A survey was …