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.
Chemical Surge Planning Workshop - Pediatric Considerations Video Series
The Chemical Surge Planning Workshop focuses on how to handle chemical emergencies with children in mind. It describes important steps and plans needed to protect …
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Anticipate. Plan. Cope: Coping for Frontline Provider Parents
This infographic offers guidance to parents who work on the frontlines. It describes how these parents can manage stress and balance their work and family …
2023 WRAP-EM Pediatric Surge Playbook Video
The 2023 WRAP-EM Pediatric Surge Playbook Video is a helpful resource for managing pediatric emergencies. It describes how to handle situations when there are many …
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 …
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 …
Emergency department pediatric readiness of United States trauma centers in 2021: Trauma center facility characteristics and opportunities for improvement
2025
· UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital,
· University of California San Francisco,
· University of Texas at Austin,
· American College of Surgeons,
· University of Utah,
· Intermountain Primary Children's Hospital
This journal article describes how well emergency departments in U.S. trauma centers are prepared to care for children in 2021. The study looks at different …
The Association between Pediatric Readiness and Mortality for Injured Children Treated at US Trauma Centers
2024
· University of California San Francisco,
· UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital,
· University of Texas at Austin,
· American College of Surgeons,
· University of Utah,
· Oregon Health & Science University
This journal article describes how hospitals that are better prepared to care for children have lower death rates for injured kids. The study looked at …