
Pediatric Prehospital Medicine in Mass Casualty Incidents 2009 Calvin Lowe PMID: 19667852DOI: https://doi.org/10.1097/ta.0b013e3181af094f Access Resources Journal ArticleEN About This article discusses the challenges prehospital providers face when responding to calls involving pediatric patients. It highlights the unique difficulties encountered during mass casualty incidents and emphasizes the importance of addressing the specific needs of pediatric populations in emergency medical services. Lessons learned from past events are shared to improve pediatric patients' evaluation, treatment, and transport, with recommendations for enhancing the care provided by prehospital personnel. The article aims to raise awareness about the vulnerabilities in caring for pediatric victims and advocate for optimal pre-hospital care standards. Tags Focus Area: Violence Audiences: Emergency Managers; EMS Clinicians Emergency Management Stages: Response; Preparedness (Prevention / Protection) Collection: Disaster Research Literature Review Keywords: Child Health Services; Disaster Planning; Emergency Medical Services; Pediatrics; Mass Casualty Incidents Institutions: Children's Hospital Los Angeles; University of Southern California More like this Can a Pediatric Trauma Center Improve the Response to a Mass Casualty Incident? 2012 · Children's Hospital Los Angeles, University of Southern California Emergency Department Surge: Models and Practical Implications 2009 · Children's Hospital Los Angeles, University of Southern California Disaster Drill Exercise Documentation and Management: Are We Drilling to Standard? 2008 · Children's Hospital Los Angeles, University of Southern California The information provided on this website is for educational purposes only. It does not substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Access Resources Journal ArticleEN

Pediatric Prehospital Medicine in Mass Casualty Incidents

2009
Calvin Lowe

PMID: 19667852DOI: https://doi.org/10.1097/ta.0b013e3181af094f

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This article discusses the challenges prehospital providers face when responding to calls involving pediatric patients. It highlights the unique difficulties encountered during mass casualty incidents and emphasizes the importance of addressing the specific needs of pediatric populations in emergency medical services. Lessons learned from past events are shared to improve pediatric patients' evaluation, treatment, and transport, with recommendations for enhancing the care provided by prehospital personnel. The article aims to raise awareness about the vulnerabilities in caring for pediatric victims and advocate for optimal pre-hospital care standards.

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