Pediatric Disaster Preparedness: Identifying Challenges and Opportunities for Emergency Department Planning

• 2019

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• Nancy Gilchrist; Joelle Simpson
PMID: 31090569DOI: https://doi.org/10.1097/mop.0000000000000750

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This review emphasizes the importance of including children in emergency department (ED) disaster plans. Children have specific needs that affect their ability to cope with disasters. Recent events and experts' insights highlight the significance of preparing for pediatric emergencies in EDs. Overall, it emphasizes the need for all emergency departments to be well-prepared and knowledgeable about managing disasters with a focus on children's unique requirements.

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Focus Areas: Everyday Emergency; Natural Disasters

Audiences: Emergency Managers; Physicians

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Bundles: Disaster Research Literature Review

Keywords: Disaster Planning; Disasters; Pediatrics; Emergency Service, Hospital

Institutions: Children's National Hospital

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