Author:
Mace, MD Sharon E.,Sharieff, MD Ghazala,Bern, MD Andrew,Benjamin, MD Lee,Burbulys, MD Dave,Johnson, MD Ramon,Schreiber, PhD Merritt
Abstract
Although children and infants are likely to be victims in a disaster and are more vulnerable in a disaster than adults, disaster planning and management has often overlooked the specific needs of pediatric patients. We discuss key components of disaster planning and management for pediatric patients including emergency medical services, hospital/facility issues, evacuation centers, family separation/reunification, children with special healthcare needs, mental health issues, and overcrowding/ surge capacity. Specific policy recommendations and an appendix with detailed practical information and algorithms are included.The first part of this three part series on pediatric issues in disaster management addresses the emergency medical system from the field to the hospital and surge capacity including the impact of crowding. The second part addresses the appropriate set up and functioning of evacuation centers and family separation and reunification.The third part deals with special patient populations: the special healthcare needs patient and mental health issues.
Publisher
Weston Medical Publishing
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7 articles.
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