Practical Considerations for Providing Pediatric Care in a Mass Casualty Incident

• 2005

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• Susan Hohenhaus
PMID: 16111997DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cnur.2005.04.014

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This article discusses the importance of considering the unique physiologic and developmental characteristics of children in pediatric care during mass casualty incidents (MCIs). It highlights the challenges in providing care to children after MCIs and offers considerations for improving pediatric care. Emergency preparedness responders face the challenge of planning for the unknown. Still, specific plans can be implemented to reduce risks by identifying the unique needs of special populations like children. The article outlines problems identified in providing care to children during MCIs and emphasizes the significance of pre-event planning to address pediatric care needs effectively.

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Focus Area: Violence

Audiences: Emergency Managers; EMS Clinicians; Nurses; Physicians

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

Bundles: Disaster Research Literature Review

Keywords: Algorithms; Child; Child Health Services; Child, Preschool; Disaster Planning; Emergency Medical Services; Infant; Infant, Newborn; Pediatric Nursing; Pediatrics; Triage; Emergency Nursing; Mass Casualty Incidents

Institutions: Duke University

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