
Emergency Department Surge: Models and Practical Implications 2009 Alan Nager; Kajal Khanna PMID: 19667863DOI: https://doi.org/10.1097/ta.0b013e3181ad2aaa Access Resources Journal ArticleEN Ask aRCie About This Resource About 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. Tags Focus Areas: Everyday Emergency; Trauma Audiences: Emergency Managers; EMS Clinicians Emergency Management Stage: Response Bundles: 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 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 Disaster Drill Exercise Documentation and Management: Are We Drilling to Standard? 2008 · Children's Hospital Los Angeles, University of Southern California Tabletop Application of SALT Triage to 10, 100, and 1000 Pediatric Victims 2020 · University of Southern California, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, University of California, Los Angeles, Children's Minnesota, California Community Health Centers 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 Ask aRCie About This Resource

Emergency Department Surge: Models and Practical Implications

2009
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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