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Disaster Preparedness in Pediatric Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
This article examines the level of emergency preparedness among families caring for children with type 1 diabetes mellitus. A study conducted at Texas Children's Hospital …
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Cross-Sectional Survey Methods to Assess Retrospectively Mortality in Humanitarian Emergencies
This article discusses the importance of evaluating mortality rates and causes in populations, especially in humanitarian emergencies where complete vital statistics reporting may be lacking. …
Pediatric Disaster Preparedness in the Medical Setting: Integrating Mental Health
2009
· University of Southern California,
· Children's Hospital Los Angeles,
· Los Angeles County Department of Public Health
This article emphasizes integrating mental health considerations into pediatric disaster preparedness and response. It highlights the need for a comprehensive approach that addresses the psychological …
Coping With War Mass Casualties in a Hospital Under Fire: The Radiology Experience
2009
· Rambam Health Care Campus
This article discusses how a hospital in Israel managed mass casualties during the Second Lebanon War in 2006. The radiology department played a key role, …
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Evacuation Guidelines: A Guide to Assist NICU Professionals and Emergency Planners in Their Planning and Preparations for Evacuations
This document provides guidelines for evacuating a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) during emergencies. It describes planning steps, staff roles, and necessary equipment to ensure …
Pediatric Surge Pocket Guide
2009
· County of Los Angeles,
· Los Angeles County Department of Public Health,
· Emergency Medical Services Agency Los Angeles County,
· Children's Hospital Los Angeles
This guide helps manage a sudden increase in pediatric patients during emergencies. It describes normal values, triage and assessment, treatment and medications, equipment needs, decontamination …
Mass Critical Care: Pediatric Considerations in Extending and Rationing Care in Public Health Emergencies
This article focuses on how to care for children during public health emergencies when resources are limited. It describes the need to prioritize lifesaving treatments …
Children's Participation In Community-Based Disaster Risk Reduction and Adaptation to Climate Change
This article describes how children can help their communities prepare for disasters and adapt to climate change. Kids have unique ideas and energy that can …
Care for Children with Special Health Care Needs in Disasters
This article highlights the vulnerability of children with special health care needs (CSHCN) during disasters, emphasizing the importance of preparedness at all levels of healthcare …
Home Educating in an Extended Family Culture and Aging Society May Fare Best During a Pandemic
The article discusses the potential impact of an epidemic outbreak in large cities with efficient transportation networks. It highlights how pathogens could spread rapidly through …