Disasters, Children and the Kidneys

• 2020

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• Mehmet Sever; Lale Sever; Raymond Vanholder
PMID: 31422466DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00467-019-04310-x

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This review article examines the spectrum of disaster-related problems in children and details features in treating acute and chronic kidney disease in disasters, where patients are at risk due to technological dependence. Preparedness plans should engage medical professionals, patients, and families, with the ability to seek national or international assistance, if required.

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Focus Area: Natural Disasters

Keywords: Child; Crush Syndrome; Dialysis; Disaster Planning; Kidney; Kidney Diseases; Crush Injuries; Acute Kidney Injury; Renal Dialysis

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Audiences: Emergency Managers; Physicians; Public Health Professionals

Format: Journal Article

Media Type: Website

Institutions: Istanbul University; Ghent University Hospital

Institution Types: Healthcare; Academic

Language: English

Bundles: Disaster Research Literature Review

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