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.
Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE)
2024
· Western Regional Alliance for Pediatric Emergency Management (WRAP-EM),
· Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
The "Just-in-Time" video from WRAP-EM focuses on managing Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE) during disasters, especially in emergency shelters amid a nationwide IV fluid shortage. Dr. Marianne …
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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 …
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 …
Anticipatory Concerns About Violence Within Social Networks: Prevalence and Implications for Prevention
2023
· California Firearm Violence Research Center at UC Davis,
· UC Davis School of Medicine,
· University of California, Davis
This article explores concerns about violence within social networks. It describes a survey of California adults, showing that 1 in 5 people know someone at …
The 3A's Framework for Reducing Firearm Injury: Assess
2022
· UC Davis School of Medicine
This video focuses on assessing risk factors like children, alcohol use, dementia, and domestic violence in homes with guns. Clinicians should talk to patients about …