Can a Pediatric Trauma Center Improve the Response to a Mass Casualty Incident?

• 2012

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• Erik Barthel; James Pierce; Catherine Goodhue; Rita Burke; Henri Ford; Jeffrey Upperman
PMID: 22835994DOI: https://doi.org/10.1097/ta.0b013e318251efdb

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This article explores how a pediatric trauma center (PTC) can improve responses to mass casualty incidents. It describes the differences between adult and child disaster victims and highlights the need for PTCs, as children can make up half of all victims in such events. The authors share their experiences with planning and simulating pediatric emergencies, suggesting strategies when no PTC is available. They believe having a PTC during disasters significantly benefits children but note limited data on this topic. The article calls for more research to better understand and prepare for pediatric disaster situations.

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Focus Areas: Trauma; Violence

Audiences: Emergency Managers; EMS Clinicians

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

Collection: Disaster Research Literature Review

Keywords: Child Health Services; Delivery of Health Care; Disaster Planning; Hospitals, Pediatric; Trauma Centers; Triage; Pediatric Emergency Medicine; Mass Casualty Incidents

Institutions: Children's Hospital Los Angeles; University of Southern California

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