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 …
Going Viral: Adapting to Pediatric Surge During the H1N1 Pandemic
2013
· Boston Children's Hospital,
· Harvard Medical School,
· Children's National Hospital,
· George Washington University,
· University of Michigan,
· University of Pittsburgh,
· Children's Hospital Los Angeles,
· University of Southern California,
· Yale University
This study evaluated hospital and emergency department (ED) pediatric surge strategies and compliance with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines during the 2009 …
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 …
Primary Care Providers' Role in Supporting Children, Families, and Professional Self-Care Following Hurricanes and Other Disasters
2017
· Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),
· National Center for School Crisis and Bereavement (NCSCB),
· University of Southern California,
· Duke University Medical Center
Webinar that describes the importance of psychological first aid and supportive services in promoting adjustment after a disaster. Presenters outline the common symptoms and trajectories …
Extending the Reach of Pediatric Emergency Preparedness: A Virtual Tabletop Exercise Targeting Children’s Needs
2019
· Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),
· University of Minnesota,
· University of Southern California
This study evaluated the effectiveness of a Virtual Tabletop Exercise (VTTX) in improving emergency preparedness for children among pediatricians and public health practitioners. The VTTX, …
Addressing Children's Needs in Disasters: A Regional Pediatric Tabletop Exercise
2018
· Boston Children's Hospital,
· Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center,
· University of Southern California,
· Children's Hospital Los Angeles,
· Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
This study assessed the impact of a tabletop exercise on pediatric preparedness during public health emergencies. 22 people participated in the exercise: 12 pediatricians and …
Paediatric Patients in Mass Casualty Incidents: A Comprehensive Review and Call to Action
2022
· University of Southern California,
· Johns Hopkins University,
· Washington University in St. Louis,
· Texas Tech University,
· University of Texas Southwestern,
· University of Minnesota,
· University of Pennsylvania,
· University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
This review article examines how children are affected in mass casualty incidents (MCIs) and highlights the need for special care due to their unique needs. …