Response to Challenges and Lessons Learned from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita: A National Perspective

• 2011

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• Debra Weiner; Shannon Manzi; Susan Briggs; Gary Fleisher
PMID: 21807712DOI: https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2010-3724m

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This article discusses disaster response efforts following Hurricane Katrina and other emergencies. The lead author, Dr. Weiner, is a pediatric emergency medicine physician with extensive experience in disaster medicine. The focus is on the US National Disaster Medical System's deployment and challenges faced during Hurricane Katrina. Dr. Weiner's involvement in disaster planning, technology-based resources for training, and international consulting are highlighted. The article emphasizes the unique nature of Hurricane Katrina and the role of the NDMS in providing continuous disaster relief.

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Focus Area: Severe Weather

Audience: EMS Clinicians

Emergency Management Stage: Response

Bundles: Disaster Research Literature Review

Keywords: Benzocaine; Counseling; Disaster Planning; Disasters; Health Personnel; Health Services Accessibility; Pediatrics; Public Health Administration; Relief Work; Safety; Security Measures; Southeastern United States; Southwestern United States; Transportation of Patients; Medical Records Systems, Computerized; Point-of-Care Systems; Needs Assessment

Institutions: Boston Children's Hospital; Harvard Medical School

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