Pediatric Prehospital Medicine in Mass Casualty Incidents

• 2009

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• 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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Focus Area: Violence

Audiences: Emergency Managers; EMS Clinicians

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

Bundles: 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

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