Pediatric Surge Module 3: Non-Traumatic Disaster

• 2018

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• Paula Kocken; Ashley Strobel

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This video on Non-Traumatic Disaster module for Pediatric Surge covers unique physiological characteristics of pediatric patients during mass poisoning incidents, common substances causing mass poisoning, and vulnerabilities of children during infectious epidemics. It emphasizes how children differ from adults in responses to stress, medication dosing, and rapid deterioration. The module also discusses specific poisonings like cholinergic poisoning, cyanide exposure, carbon monoxide poisoning, and various other toxic exposures. Additionally, it touches on infectious diseases such as pertussis, influenza, and high-consequence infectious diseases like Ebola and SARS, highlighting the importance of family involvement in pediatric care during surges.

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Focus Areas: CBRNE; Infectious Disease

Audiences: Emergency Managers; EMS Clinicians; Nurses; Physicians

Emergency Management Stages: Response; Recovery; Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Emergency Medicine; Epidemics; Hypoglycemia; Pediatrics; Poisoning; Respiratory Tract Infections; Seizures; Infectious Disease Transmission, Patient-to-Professional; Mass Casualty Incidents

Institutions: Minnesota Department of Health

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