Western Regional Alliance for Pediatric Emergency Management (WRAP-EM)
The Western Regional Alliance for Pediatric Emergency Management (WRAP-EM) advances pediatric disaster preparedness by developing planning tools, clinical guidance, and training resources. WRAP-EM resources support healthcare systems, emergency responders, and community partners in strengthening pediatric readiness across all hazards. The index provides access to WRAP-EM resources to help enhance regional coordination, response, and surge capability across our 6 states.
WRAP-EM Information Sheet on Riot Control Agents
This 11-page document contains facts and guidance on tear gas exposure and treatment, including unique considerations for the pediatric patient. It discusses the need to …
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Pediatric Medical Countermeasures: Antidotes and Cytokines for Radiological and Nuclear Incidents and Terrorism
2024
· Arizona Poison and Drug Information Center,
· Western Regional Alliance for Pediatric Emergency Management (WRAP-EM),
· Emory University,
· Southern Regional Disaster Response System,
· Intermountain Primary Children's Hospital,
· University of Nebraska Medical Center,
· University of California San Francisco,
· Stanford University,
· Arizona Department of Health Services
This article addresses the lack of studies comparing pediatric indications and dosing for medical countermeasures in radiological and nuclear incidents. Children are especially vulnerable in …
Regional Pediatric Disaster Network Guides Statewide Telehealth Initiation During COVID-19 Pandemic
2022
· University of Washington,
· Seattle Children's Hospital,
· Western Regional Alliance for Pediatric Emergency Management (WRAP-EM),
· UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital,
· King County Medical Society,
· Washington State Medical Association
This article describes how a regional pediatric disaster network helped start telehealth services across Washington during the COVID-19 pandemic. Initially, many clinics couldn't offer telehealth …
PsySTART (Psychological Simple Triage and Rapid Treatment)
PsySTART is a tool for mental health triage systems during disasters developed by WRAP-EM. It consists of four main components, including a cloud-based application for …
A Child's Health Is the Public's Health: Progress and Gaps in Addressing Pediatric Needs in Public Health Emergencies
2017
· Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),
· National Pediatric Disaster Coalition (NPDC),
· Maimonides Medical Center
This commentary discusses children's unique needs during public health emergencies and how they are historically overlooked in preparedness efforts. Progress has been made since 2001 …
National Pediatric Disaster Coalition Conference - After Action Report
This 26-page report summarizes the National Pediatric Disaster Coalition Conference that was held on November 2-4, 2015. The purpose of the conference was to provide …
Pediatric-Specific Hazard Vulnerability Analysis: The Missing Component of Regional and Hospital-Based Preparedness
2022
· Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center,
· Nationwide Children's Hospital,
· University Hospitals,
· National Pediatric Disaster Coalition (NPDC)
This article highlights the critical need for pediatric considerations in emergency preparedness plans, which are often overlooked. It introduces a new pediatric-specific Hazard Vulnerability Analysis …