Disaster Planning for Pediatrics

• 2011

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• Richard Branson
PMID: 21944691DOI: https://doi.org/10.4187/respcare.01405

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This article discusses the increasing frequency of natural and man-made disasters and highlights the lack of focus on addressing the unique needs of children in disaster planning. Children's vulnerability and physiological differences make them more at risk during emergencies. The paper emphasizes the importance of prioritizing children's safety, reunification with family, and addressing the shortcomings in the medical system's care for children during disasters. It provides recommendations for taking action to improve disaster preparedness and response for this vulnerable group.

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Focus Area: Everyday Emergency

Audiences: EMS Clinicians; Nurses; Physicians

Emergency Management Stages: Response; Recovery; Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Bundles: Disaster Research Literature Review

Keywords: Child Health Services; Disaster Planning; Emergency Medical Services; Equipment Design; Pediatrics; Respiratory Insufficiency; Triage; Ventilators, Mechanical; Advanced Cardiac Life Support; Pediatric Emergency Medicine; Disaster Medicine

Institutions: University of Cincinnati

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