Preparing For An Influenza Pandemic In Italy: Resources And Procedures In Paediatric Hospital Units

• 2007

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• Vania Giacomet; Giuseppina De Marco; Antonietta Giannattasio
PMID: 17991410DOI: https://doi.org/10.2807/esm.12.07.00723-en

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This article describes how Italy is preparing for an influenza pandemic, focusing on resources and procedures in pediatric hospital units. It highlights the vulnerability of children during such outbreaks and the need for specific measures to protect them. A national survey was conducted, revealing that only a few pediatric units are well-prepared to handle severe pandemics. Most lack dedicated infectious disease rooms or experts, with only 8% having intensive care facilities for children. The study emphasizes the importance of improving hospital structures and procedures to better care for hospitalized children with contagious diseases.

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Focus Area: Infectious Disease

Audiences: Emergency Managers; EMS Clinicians; Nurses; Physicians

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

Bundles: Disaster Research Literature Review

Keywords: Child; Disaster Planning; Disease Outbreaks; Health Resources; Hospital Administration; Hospitals, Pediatric; Incidence; Influenza, Human; Italy; Pediatrics; Population Surveillance; Risk Factors; Risk Adjustment; Influenza A Virus, H5N1 Subtype; Pandemics

Institutions: University of Naples Federico II

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