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.
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 …
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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 …
Prehospital PECC: Champion for Pediatric Emergency Care
This one-page document explains the role of a Prehospital Pediatric Emergency Care Coordinator (PECC) in EMS agencies. The PECC helps make sure ambulance staff are …
Closing the Gap: Overview of Utah Pediatric Trauma Network
This video presentation provides an overview of the Utah Pediatric Trauma Network (UPTN) and its efforts to improve care for injured children. The network aims …
Pediatric Thoracolumbar Spine Injury
This video presentation from the Utah Pediatric Trauma Network (UPTN) focuses on pediatric thoracolumbar spine injuries, along with recent guidelines that have been developed by …
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Imaging Guidelines
This video presentation from the Utah Pediatric Trauma Network (UPTN) discusses traumatic brain injury (TBI) in children, along with guidelines for imaging. It discusses when …
Pediatric Pelvic Fracture Clinical Guideline
This video presentation from Utah Pediatric Trauma Network (UPTN) discusses pediatric pelvic fracture treatment, considering high- and low-energy fractures in children.
Pediatric Neuro Exam
This video presentation from the Utah Pediatric Trauma Network (UPTN) discusses the neuro exam for infants and young children. It reviews case studies, explains the …