Geographical Maldistribution of Pediatric Medical Resources in Seattle-King County

• 2010

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• Mary King; Kathryn Koelemay; Jerry Zimmerman; Lewis Rubinson
PMID: 20845319DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/s1049023x00008281

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This article discusses the risk of regional disasters, particularly earthquakes, in Seattle-King County, Washington, focusing on pediatric medical response capabilities. The study evaluates the distribution of crucial hospital resources for pediatric patients across the county's three subcounty emergency response zones. Findings reveal an imbalance in the geographical distribution of pediatric resources, with the majority located in the sub-region with the fewest children. This raises concerns about accessibility and redistribution of resources during a significant disaster. The article emphasizes the need for future planning to address this vulnerability and ensure adequate pediatric care in the event of a medical disaster in Seattle-King County.

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Focus Area: Everyday Emergency

Audiences: Emergency Managers; EMS Clinicians; Physicians; Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stage: Mitigation

Bundles: Disaster Research Literature Review

Keywords: Cross-Sectional Studies; Disaster Planning; Earthquakes; Geography; Health Care Coalitions; Health Resources; Hospitals, Pediatric; Pediatrics; Washington; Health Care Surveys; Emergency Service, Hospital

Institutions: Harborview Medical Center; University of Washington

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