Typhoon Haiyan Disaster in the Philippines: Paediatric Field Hospital Perspectives

• 2014

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• Dov Albukrek; Joseph Mendlovic; Tal Marom
PMID: 25246516DOI: https://doi.org/10.1136/emermed-2014-203777

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This article describes how a pediatric field hospital was set up after Typhoon Haiyan hit the Philippines. It shares experiences from medical teams who provided care to children affected by the disaster. The authors are affiliated with Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) Medical Corps and other institutions. The study highlights challenges faced during emergency response and emphasizes the importance of quick medical aid for young victims in such crises.

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Focus Areas: Natural Disasters; Severe Weather

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

Emergency Management Stage: Response

Collection: Disaster Research Literature Review

Keywords: Disaster Planning; Disasters; Emergency Medical Services; Hospitals, Pediatric; International Cooperation; Israel; Military Medicine; Mobile Health Units; Pediatrics; Philippines; Cyclonic Storms; Disaster Victims; Emergency Responders

Institutions: Israel Defense Forces: Medical Corps; Tel Aviv University

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