Prehospital Preparedness for Pediatric Mass-Casualty Events

• 2007

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• Steve Shirm; Rebecca Liggin; Rhonda Dick; James Graham
PMID: 17908733DOI: https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2006-2856

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This article examines the preparedness of prehospital emergency medical services agencies in the United States to care for children in mass-casualty events. The study found that while most agencies have plans for mass-casualty events, only a small percentage have specific plans for pediatric victims. Furthermore, many agencies lack provisions for special healthcare needs and pediatric-specific triage protocols. Despite some participation in disaster drills, many agencies do not include pediatric victims in their drills. The findings highlight significant deficiencies in preparedness for children in mass-casualty events, emphasizing the need for improved planning and coordination.

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Focus Areas: Trauma; Violence

Audiences: Emergency Managers; EMS Clinicians

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Bundles: Disaster Research Literature Review

Keywords: Child; Child Health Services; Disaster Planning; Emergency Medical Services; Pediatrics; Mass Casualty Incidents; Surveys and Questionnaires

Institutions: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

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