Pediatric Emergency Mass Critical Care: The Role of Community Preparedness in Conserving Critical Care Resources

• 2011

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• Frederick Burkle; Alcia Williams; Niranjan Kissoon
PMID: 22067923DOI: https://doi.org/10.1097/pcc.0b013e318234a786

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This article emphasizes the importance of community preparedness in managing public health emergencies, especially for children. It discusses the integration of various resources and points of contact at different levels to optimize community preparedness. The article details the process of establishing recommendations for pediatric emergency mass critical care through literature reviews, expert input, and collaboration among diverse fields. Key recommendations include promoting informed citizenry, educating families on disease prevention, utilizing 9-1-1 triage, and advocating for healthcare coalitions. Overall, the article highlights the essential role of early collaboration between pediatric clinicians and public health authorities in ensuring effective preparedness for mass critical care events.

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Focus Areas: Everyday Emergency; Infectious Disease

Audiences: Physicians; Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Bundles: Disaster Research Literature Review

Keywords: Community Health Nursing; Community Health Services; Critical Care; Disaster Planning; Emergency Medical Services; Health Planning Councils; Health Resources; Pediatrics; Nurses, Community Health; Pandemics; Mass Casualty Incidents

Institutions: Harvard University; Society of Critical Care Medicine; World Federation of Pediatric Intensive and Critical Care Societies

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