Paediatric Patients in Mass Casualty Incidents: A Comprehensive Review and Call to Action

• 2022

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• Matthew Desmond; Deborah Schwengel; Kelly Chilson; Deborah Rusy; Kristyn Ingram; Aditee Ambardekar
PMID: 34862001DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bja.2021.10.026

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This review article examines how children are affected in mass casualty incidents (MCIs) and highlights the need for special care due to their unique needs. It describes the important role of pediatric anesthesiologists in MCIs, including preparation and emergency care. The review compares MCI responses in Australia, the UK, and the USA. It suggests ways anesthesiologists can improve their skills through education and training to better help children during disasters. The article emphasizes that more research is needed on pediatric-specific concerns during MCIs to enhance care for young patients in such situations.

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Focus Areas: CBRNE; Violence

Audiences: Emergency Managers; EMS Clinicians; Physicians

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

Collection: Disaster Research Literature Review

Keywords: Age Factors; Anesthesia; Child; Disaster Planning; Emergency Medical Services; Emergency Medicine; Pediatrics; Anesthesiologists; Emergency Service, Hospital; Mass Casualty Incidents

Institutions: University of Southern California; Johns Hopkins University; Washington University in St. Louis; Texas Tech University; University of Texas Southwestern; University of Minnesota; University of Pennsylvania; University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

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