Emergency Department Surge: Models and Practical Implications

• 2009

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• Alan Nager; Kajal Khanna
PMID: 19667863DOI: https://doi.org/10.1097/ta.0b013e3181ad2aaa

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This article discusses the challenges of managing emergency department crowding, particularly during disasters. It emphasizes the importance of collaboration, intervention, and resourcefulness in pediatric disaster management. The study systematically reviewed different surge models, regional and national data on surge challenges, and potential solutions. Various surge models and response systems are described, along with essential components for effective surge response. The article highlights the need for better planning, education, and training to improve pediatric disaster management responses and address the shortcomings in current surge capacity efforts.

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Focus Areas: Everyday Emergency; Trauma

Audiences: Emergency Managers; EMS Clinicians

Emergency Management Stage: Response

Collection: Disaster Research Literature Review

Keywords: Child Health Services; Disaster Planning; Health Services Needs and Demand; Pediatrics; Models, Organizational; Emergency Service, Hospital; Surge Capacity

Institutions: Children's Hospital Los Angeles; University of Southern California

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