Are Tertiary Care Paediatricians Prepared for Disaster Situations?

• 2016

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• Luc Mortelmans; Sofie Maebe; Greet Dieltiens; Kurt Anseeuw; Marc Sabbe; Patrick Van de Voorde
PMID: 26857167DOI: 10.1017/S1049023X16000078

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This article discusses a study on how well pediatricians in specialized hospitals are prepared for disasters. The survey found that only 35% had disaster training, and many believed it should be part of their education. Pediatricians felt more ready to handle major trauma than nuclear incidents. Willingness to work varied by situation, with more willing during pandemics than nuclear events. Training and knowledge about safety gear improved preparedness scores. Overall, the study suggests adding basic disaster management to pediatric training is important because while doctors want to help in emergencies, they may not be fully prepared for all situations.

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Focus Areas: CBRNE; Everyday Emergency; Infectious Disease; Natural Disasters; Trauma

Audiences: Emergency Managers; Physicians

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Bundles: Disaster Research Literature Review

Keywords: Attitude of Health Personnel; Disaster Planning; Emergency Medicine; Intensive Care Units, Pediatric; Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; Pediatrics; Pediatricians; Emergency Service, Hospital; Personal Protective Equipment; Tertiary Healthcare

Institutions: ZNA Stuivenberg; Ghent University Hospital; University of Leuven

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