UK Preparedness for Children with Ebola Infection

• 2015

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• Jethro Herberg; Marieke Emonts; Michael Jacobs; Andrew Riordan
PMID: 25694613DOI: 10.1136/archdischild-2014-307860

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This article discusses the UK’s preparedness for managing children with Ebola Virus Disease (EVD). It emphasizes the importance of identifying suspected cases early, isolating children, and following national guidelines for diagnosis and containment. If a child is confirmed to have EVD, they will be transferred to a High Level Isolation Unit (HLIU) for specialized care. The article also addresses the challenges in providing intensive care for children with EVD, infection prevention, and the role of parents during treatment. It highlights the need for careful planning to balance public health concerns with the best care for the child.

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Focus Area: Infectious Disease

Audiences: Emergency Managers; Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Bundles: Disaster Research Literature Review

Keywords: Delivery of Health Care; Disaster Planning; Disease Outbreaks; Intensive Care Units, Pediatric; Patient Admission; Pediatrics; United Kingdom; Infection Control; Infectious Disease Transmission, Patient-to-Professional; Hemorrhagic Fever, Ebola

Institutions: Imperial College London; Great North Children's Hospital; Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust; Alder Hey Children's Hospital

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