Emergency Medical Services for Children: Office Emergency and Disaster Readiness

• 2021

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• Hala Ashraf; Teresa Reich; Steven Krug
PMID: 34039177DOI: https://doi.org/10.3928/19382359-20210321-01

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This 4-page special issue article looks at the role of the pediatrician in preparation for office emergencies and local disasters. During office emergencies, focus is on stabilizing life-threatening situations before sending patients to the emergency department. In case of large disasters, the pediatrician works with public health officials, hospitals, and emergency services to provide assistance. Plans should consider local hazards.

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Focus Areas: Everyday Emergency; Natural Disasters

Audiences: Emergency Managers; Physicians; Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Bundles: Disaster Research Literature Review

Keywords: Disaster Planning; Emergency Medical Services; Office Visits; Pediatrics; Pediatricians; Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Institutions: OSF Healthcare Children's Hospital of Illinois; Northwestern University

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