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.
Disaster Supplies Kit
This webpages lists what to include in a disaster supplies kit to help families stay safe during emergencies. The kit should have enough food, water, …
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Disasters and Scary Events: Helping Children Cope
2021
· Seattle Children's Hospital
This document describes ways parents can help children cope with disasters and scary events. It suggests limiting media exposure, keeping routines, being honest, and offering …
Clinical Standard Work Pathways
This webpage features Clinical Standard Work Pathways, which are step-by-step guides for healthcare providers to follow when caring for patients. These pathways. available as documents, …
Your Child's Mental Health
This webpage describes how important it is to pay attention to your child's mental health. It explains that children can have mental health problems just …
Injury Prevention
This webpage provides resources related to injury prevention in children. It gives tips for using car seats correctly, making homes safer by removing hazards, and …
Threats, Violence, and Weapon Use Against Children in Domestic Violence Protection Orders
This article is about the dangers children face when they are included in domestic violence protection orders. It describes how these children and youth are …
International Consensus Criteria for Pediatric Sepsis and Septic Shock
2024
· University of Zurich,
· The University of Queensland,
· University of Washington,
· Seattle Children's Hospital,
· Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital,
· Northwestern University
This article discusses new criteria for identifying sepsis and septic shock in children, called the Phoenix Sepsis Score. It was developed by experts using data …
A 6-Month-Old With Vaccine-Hesitant Parents
2014
· Seattle Children's Hospital
The article discusses the ethical challenges faced by pediatricians dealing with vaccine-hesitant parents, emphasizing the importance of vaccinations in preventing diseases. It presents a case …
Disaster Preparedness for Dialysis Patients at Seattle Children’s Hospital
2023
· Seattle Children's Hospital
The document is about being ready for disasters if you or your child needs dialysis at Seattle Children’s Hospital. It describes how to prepare for …
Monoclonal Antibodies for Prophylaxis and Treatment of Respiratory Viral Infections
This article discusses the use of monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) to prevent and treat respiratory viral infections, especially in people with weak immune systems. It describes …