Pediatric Disaster Preparedness and Response Topical Collection Chapter 1: How Children are Different

• 2022

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• Sarita Chung; George Foltin; David Schonfeld

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This chapter explains how children are different from adults in disaster situations. It describes children's unique physical and physiological traits that make them more vulnerable to injuries and illnesses. Children have smaller bodies, less blood volume, and immature immune systems. They also rely on adults for care and may not recognize danger or know how to escape it. The article highlights the importance of considering these differences in emergency planning to ensure children's safety during disasters.

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Focus Area: Everyday Emergency

Audiences: EMS Clinicians; Nurses; Physicians

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Body Surface Area; Child Health; Disaster Planning; Emergency Medical Services; Pediatrics; Skeleton; Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Institutions: American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)

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