Pediatric Disaster Preparedness - I Hope it Never Happens Again

• 2020

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• Kristin Kim; Daniel Rice; Marcie Ludwig; Tim Taft

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This video presentation is about preparing for disasters involving children. It describes how doctors and emergency workers plan to help kids during big emergencies like accidents or natural disasters. The focus is on keeping kids safe, treating their injuries, and making sure they stay with their families. It also highlights the importance of planning for things like food, warmth, and medical care in these situations. The speakers share stories from past events to show what works well in emergencies and emphasizes the need for special care when dealing with children during such times.

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Focus Areas: CBRNE; Natural Disasters; Trauma; Violence

Audience: EMS Clinicians

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Disaster Planning; Emergency Medical Services; Hospital Planning; Pediatrics; Triage; Pediatric Emergency Medicine; Mass Casualty Incidents

Institutions: EMSC Innovation and Improvement Center (EIIC); University of Colorado

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