The Role of the Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon in Disaster Response

2014
William Hennrikus; Richard Kruse
Pennsylvania State University , Nemours Children's Health

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PMID: 25207741DOI: https://doi.org/10.1097/bpo.0000000000000300

This 3-page article aims to offer practical guidance for pediatric orthopaedic surgeons to improve their readiness and contribute safely to disaster relief. It includes all types of disaster hazards and covers local, national, and international disaster preparation and response.

Hazards: CBRNE; Everyday Emergency; Infectious Disease; Infrastructure Failure; Natural Disasters; Severe Weather; Trauma; Violence

Audiences: Emergency Managers; Physicians; Public Health Professionals

Keywords: Credentialing; Disaster Planning; Education, Medical, Continuing; Orthopedics; Pediatrics; Physician's Role; Internet

Emergency Management Stages: Mitigation; Response

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