Lessons From The "Clean Baby 2007" Pediatric Decontamination Drill

• 2009

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• Baruch Fertel; Stephan Kohlhoff; Patricia Roblin; Bonnie Arquilla
PMID: 19522124

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This article discusses the findings of a drill conducted to assess the decontamination process for children following a radiation exposure incident. The drill highlighted various challenges faced in effectively decontaminating children, such as medical and behavioral limitations, inadequate provision of appropriate-sized coverings, and the importance of addressing psychosocial needs. The study emphasized maintaining children's warmth, increasing staffing to cater to age-specific requirements, and implementing pediatric decontamination protocols to improve the overall process. The results underscore the significance of addressing the unique needs and vulnerabilities of children in emergencies involving hazardous materials.

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Hazard: CBRNE

Audience: Emergency Managers

Emergency Management Stage: Response

Collection: Disaster Research Literature Review

Keywords: Decontamination; Disaster Planning; Prospective Studies; Triage; Patient Simulation; Safety Management; Emergency Service, Hospital

Institutions: New York University

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