TREKK Virtual Education Sessions 2024-2025
Basic Airway Equipment for Intubation
2016
· OPENPediatrics
The video is about the basic equipment needed for intubation, a medical procedure to help patients breathe. It describes tools like laryngoscopes, endotracheal tubes, and …
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Zika Virus Planning Considerations for Healthcare Facilities and Coalitions
2016
· ASPR TRACIE
This document (published in 2016 and is not being updated) provides guidance for healthcare facilities and coalitions on planning for the Zika virus. It describes …
Early Recognition of Sepsis in the Pediatric Patient
This topic brief discusses the importance of recognizing sepsis in pediatric patients. It is challenging due to varying vital sign ranges and limited protocols. Despite …
Medical Countermeasures for Children in Public Health Emergencies, Disasters, or Terrorism
This policy statement discusses the need for medical countermeasures (MCMs) to protect children during public health emergencies, disasters, or terrorism. It highlights that many MCMs …
Planning for Research on Children During Public Health Emergencies
2016
· University of Pennsylvania,
· Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),
· U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
This article discusses the risks and benefits of conducting research on children during public health emergencies (PHEs) and outlines the components needed for a pediatric-focused …
Disaster Preparedness in Rural Families of Children With Special Health Care Needs
2016
· University of Iowa,
· Nationwide Children's Hospital,
· Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
This article discusses disaster preparedness strategies and behaviors among rural families with children who have special health care needs. The study aimed to explore the …
School District Crisis Preparedness, Response, and Recovery Plans — United States, 2012
This article discusses the importance of school-based all-hazards response plans for children during natural disasters, infectious diseases, and terrorism. Schools play a crucial role in …
Health Care Preparedness and Response Capabilities for Health Care Coalitions
This document outlines guidelines for health care coalitions to prepare and respond to emergencies. It describes four main capabilities: building a strong foundation, coordinating responses, …
NPRSB-NACCD Joint Youth Leadership Report
2016
· The National Advisory Committee on Children and Disasters (NACCD),
· Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR),
· U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
This report emphasizes the importance of youth in enhancing national health security. It highlights strategies to engage and develop youth leadership in emergency preparedness and …
Children with Traumatic Separation: Information for Professionals
This five-page document provides information and suggestions for helping children who experience traumatic separation from a caregiver. It discusses children and traumatic stress, challenges for …