Prototype / Template for Pediatric Hospital Orders During a Radiation Emergency

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This document provides a guide for hospitals on how to care for children during a radiation emergency. It describes steps and orders that medical staff can follow to ensure the safety and health of young patients. The template includes instructions on how to assess, treat, and monitor children exposed to radiation. It also offers advice on communication with families and managing resources effectively in such emergencies. The goal is to help hospitals be better prepared in protecting children's health when dealing with radiation incidents.

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Focus Area: CBRNE

Audiences: EMS Clinicians; Physicians

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Emergency Medical Services; Emergency Medicine; Hospitals; Pediatrics; Radiology; Mass Casualty Incidents; Standing Orders

Institutions: Radiation Emergency Medical Management

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