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.
Learning from Wildfire Disaster Experience in California NICUs
2020
· Stanford University
This study examined how hospitals in California, especially neonatal intensive care units (NICUs), learn from wildfires. It describes the challenges these units face during such …
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Climate Resilient California Schools: Safeguarding Children's Health and Opportunity to Learn in TK-12
2023
· Stanford University,
· University of California, Berkeley,
· UndauntedK12,
· Ten Strands
This report describes how climate change affects children's health and education in California. It highlights the need for schools to be safe from heat, wildfires, …
Power Outages and Community Health: A Narrative Review
2020
· Columbia University,
· Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center,
· Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health,
· Stanford University
This article is about how power outages can affect community health. It describes moderate evidence that power outages can lead to increased health risks, such …
Early Experiences With Nirsevimab: Perspectives From Newborn Hospitalists
2024
· Yale School of Medicine,
· Stanford University,
· Seattle Children's Hospital,
· The University of Chicago Medicine,
· Nationwide Children's Hospital,
· Yale University
This article discusses the implementation of newly developed nirsevimab into clinical practice. Approved in July 2023, it is costly and has supply issues. Hospitals struggle …
Capacity Building During Short-Term Surgical Outreach Trips: A Review of What Guidelines Exist
2023
· Stanford University,
· Hospital Clínica Bíblica,
· Military Hospital 175 Bệnh Viện Quân Y,
· University of California San Francisco
The article reviews guidelines for building capacity during short-term surgical outreach trips. It describes how these trips aim to help communities by providing medical care …
Inhalational, Gastrointestinal, and Cutaneous Anthrax in Children A Systematic Review of Cases: 1900 to 2005
2007
· Stanford University
This article reviews cases of anthrax in children from 1900 to 2005. It describes three types of anthrax: inhalational, gastrointestinal, and cutaneous. The review looks …
Mortality Caused by Tropical Cyclones in the United States
2024
· University of California, Berkeley,
· Princeton University,
· Stanford University,
· National Bureau of Economic Research
This article explores how tropical cyclones lead to deaths in the U.S. It describes how these storms can be very dangerous, causing floods and strong …
Health Professional vs Layperson Values and Preferences on Scarce Resource Allocation
2024
· University of California, Los Angeles,
· University of California at Irvine,
· Stanford University
This study, conducted during the COVID-19 pandemic, found healthcare providers and laypeople generally agree that scarce resource allocation policies should prioritize saving the most lives. …
For Kids, Exposure to Wildfire Smoke Means a Future of Poor Health
2021
· Stanford University
The research brief is about how wildfire smoke can harm children's health. It describes that when kids breathe in the smoke, it can cause problems …
The Network Structure of Posttraumatic Stress Symptoms in Children and Adolescents Exposed to Disasters
2017
· Iowa State University,
· Stanford University
This article looks at posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in children and teens who faced disasters like hurricanes. It describes how PTSD symptoms connect with each …