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Chapter 4: Biological Terrorism
American Academy of Pediatrics for Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, 2006
Chapter 4 of Pediatric Terrorism and Disaster Preparedness: A Resource for Pediatricians, with a specific focus on biological terrorism.
Chemical-Biological Terrorism and Its Impact on Children
American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Environmental Health and Committee on Infectious Diseases, Pediatrics, 2006
This paper describes various possible modes of terrorist actions and how they might affect a pediatric population, and addresses how pediatricians and government agencies may prepare for these events.
Fact Sheet for Emergency Evaluation and Treatment
Illinois Poison Center (IPC), Illinois Chapter of American Academy of Pediatrics and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)
Treatment guidelines to be followed in the event of suspected bioterrorism activity. Includes and clearly marks pediatric-specific treatment information.
Hospital Planning for Acts of Terrorism and Other Public Health Emergencies Involving Children
Dr. Sarita Chung, Dr. M Shannon, Archives of Disease in Childhood, 2004
A discussion of the biological, chemical, nuclear, and thermomechanical mass casualty terrorism mechanisms, including clinical signs and symptoms for each, the impact on health care personnel, and special considerations for children. Also discusses how hospitals may prepare for such occurrences, with special consideration to anticipated pediatric patients.
Pediatric Anthrax: Implications for Bioterrorism Preparedness
Stanford University—UCSF Evidence-based Practice Center for the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, 2006
A study of the literature regarding children's anthrax cases, and a discussion of their clinical course, possible treatments and differences in pediatric cases when compared to adult cases.
Pediatric Counter-Terrorism Measures - Anthrax
U.S. Food and Drug Administration, 2011
Specific dosage and administration information for pediatric patients in a bioterrorist event.
Pediatric Emergency Preparedness for Natural Disasters, Terrorism and Public Health Emergencies: A National Consensus Conference National Center for Disaster Preparedness, Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University, 2007
An update of previous guidelines developed through a national consensus conference. School preparedness, pediatric hospital care, pediatric treatment and management of biological, chemical and radiologic terrorism, and pediatric mental health all have substantially new or updated recommendations.
Pediatric Emergency Preparedness for Natural Disasters, Terrorism, and Public Health Emergencies: a National Consensus Conference
National Center for Disaster Preparedness, Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University, 2009
An executive summary of a 2009 consensus conference convened to discuss and address the special considerations needed for the pediatric population in terrorism and disaster preparedness.
Pediatric Preparedness for Disasters and Terrorism: A National Consensus Conference
National Center for Disaster Preparedness, Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University, 2003
An executive summary of a 2003 meeting convened to discuss and address the special considerations needed for the pediatric population in terrorism and disaster preparedness.
Pediatric Terrorism and Disaster Preparedness: A Resource for Pediatricians
American Academy of Pediatrics for Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, 2006
This new comprehensive report and its summary serve as practical resources that pediatricians can consult in planning for and responding to natural disasters and bioterrorist events.
School Nurse Role in Bioterrorism Emergency Preparedness and Response
National Association of School Nurses, 2005
A position statement from the National Association of School Nurses defining the ideal role of school nurses in preparing for bioterrorist events.
Blast Terrorism
Blast Terrorism
American Academy of Pediatrics
Guidelines and resources for meeting the needs of children before, during and after a blast terrorism attack.
Blast Terrorism
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Pediatric guidelines and resources for understanding and managing injuries consistent with blast terrorism.
Chapter 7: Blast Terrorism
American Academy of Pediatrics for Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, 2006
Chapter 7 of Pediatric Terrorism and Disaster Preparedness: A Resource for Pediatricians, with a specific focus on blast terrorism and common complications seen in pediatric victims.
Hospital Planning for Acts of Terrorism and Other Public Health Emergencies Involving Children
Dr. Sarita Chung, Dr. M Shannon, Archives of Disease in Childhood, 2004
A discussion of the biological, chemical, nuclear, and thermomechanical mass casualty terrorism mechanisms, including clinical signs and symptoms for each, the impact on health care personnel, and special considerations for children. Also discusses how hospitals may prepare for such occurrences, with special consideration to anticipated pediatric patients.
Pediatric Terrorism and Disaster Preparedness: A Resource for Pediatricians
American Academy of Pediatrics for Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, 2006
This new comprehensive report and its summary serve as practical resources that pediatricians can consult in planning for and responding to natural disasters and bioterrorist events.
Preparation for Terrorist Threats: Explosive Devices
Deborah A. Mulligan, MD, Leonard Levy, DPM, Cecilia F. Rokusek, EdD, Clinical Pediatric Emergency Medicine, 2009
Promotes a greater awareness of explosive devices as significant terrorism threat and pertinent clinical considerations in caring for pediatric victims of explosive injury.
Chemical Emergencies
Chapter 5: Chemical Terrorism
American Academy of Pediatrics for Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, 2006
Chapter 5 of Pediatric Terrorism and Disaster Preparedness: A Resource for Pediatricians, with a specific focus on chemical terrorism. Includes a discussion of special vulnerabilities to chemical agents among the pediatric population.
Chemical-Biological Terrorism and Its Impact on Children
American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Environmental Health and Committee on Infectious Diseases, Pediatrics, 2006
This paper describes various possible modes of terrorist actions and how they might affect a pediatric population, and addresses how pediatricians and government agencies may prepare for these events.
Children and Nerve Agents
Texas Engineering Extension Service
This course is to introduce participants to the challenges and special considerations of treating pediatric patients exposed to chemical nerve agents.
Helping Physicians in the Gulf: Recognizing Mental and Behavioral Health Issues in Your Patients
American Medical Association, 2010
A free 90 minute presentation designed to provide an overview of the relevant research on mental health effects of similar disasters to the gulf oil spill, review available mental health assessment tools and provide advice on how to treat and refer patients to community resources.
Hospital Planning for Acts of Terrorism and Other Public Health Emergencies Involving Children
Dr. Sarita Chung, Dr. M Shannon, Archives of Disease in Childhood, 2004
A discussion of the biological, chemical, nuclear, and thermomechanical mass casualty terrorism mechanisms, including clinical signs and symptoms for each, the impact on health care personnel, and special considerations for children. Also discusses how hospitals may prepare for such occurrences, with special consideration to anticipated pediatric patients.
Medical Special Needs Shelters and Medical Special Needs Refuge of Last Resort Operations Protocols
Unknown, 2008
The purpose of this document is to establish and provide guidelines to care for individuals with medical special needs in the event of a manmade or natural disaster of the Texas Gulf Coast and subsequent inland mass care operations.
Pediatric Counter-Terrorism Measures - Chemical Agents
U.S. Food and Drug Administration, 2011
Specific dosage and administration information for pediatric patients in a bioterrorist event or chemical emergency.
Pediatric Emergency Preparedness for Natural Disasters, Terrorism and Public Health Emergencies: A National Consensus Conference
National Center for Disaster Preparedness, Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University, 2007
An update of previous guidelines developed through a national consensus conference. School preparedness, pediatric hospital care, pediatric treatment and management of biological, chemical and radiologic terrorism, and pediatric mental health all have substantially new or updated recommendations.
Pediatric Emergency Preparedness for Natural Disasters, Terrorism, and Public Health Emergencies: a National Consensus Conference
National Center for Disaster Preparedness, Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University, 2009
An executive summary of a 2009 consensus conference convened to discuss and address the special considerations needed for the pediatric population in terrorism and disaster preparedness.
Pediatric Preparedness for Disasters and Terrorism: A National Consensus Conference
National Center for Disaster Preparedness, Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University, 2003
An executive summary of a 2003 meeting convened to discuss and address the special considerations needed for the pediatric population in terrorism and disaster preparedness.
Pediatric Terrorism and Disaster Preparedness: A Resource for Pediatricians
American Academy of Pediatrics for Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, 2006
This new comprehensive report and its summary serve as practical resources that pediatricians can consult in planning for and responding to natural disasters and bioterrorist events.
Principles of Pediatric Decontamination
Dennis Heon, MD, George L. Foltin, MD, Clinical Pediatric Emergency Medicine, 2009
The unique needs and vulnerabilities of children will require health care personnel to be sensitive to developmental stages of the victims and physiological hazards during decontamination. This article provides an overview of the need for decontamination and the process of decontamination for hospitals.
School Nurse Role in Emergency Preparedness and Response to Chemical and Radiologic Threats
National Association of School Nurses, 2005
A position statement from the National Association of School Nurses defining the ideal role of school nurses in preparing for chemical and radiologic events.
Earthquakes
Pediatric Disaster Medicine – Practical Approaches with a Focus on the Haiti Response
Shannon Manzi, PharmD, Jacquelyn Nally, RN, BSN, Debra Weiner, MD, Ph, MA-1 DMAT, Integrated Training Summit
Slide show put together by the DMAT team responding to the Haiti earthquake, including pictures and discussion of pediatric care. Discussion of limitations to care, and knowledge gap among responders.
Floods
Flash Floods/Flood Recovery
American Academy of Pediatrics
Guidelines and resources for meeting the needs of children before, during and after a flood.
Hurricanes
Children as Bellwethers of Recovery: Dysfunctional Systems and the Effects of Parents, Households, and Neighborhoods on Serious Emotional Disturbance in Children After Hurricane Katrina
David M. Abramson, PhD; Yoon Soo Park, MS; Tasha Stehling-Ariza, MPH; Irwin Redlener, MD, Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness, 2010
The objectives of this study were to estimate the long-term mental health effects of such exposure among children, and to elucidate the systemic pathways through which the disaster effect operates.
Disaster Preparedness: Preliminary Observations on the Evacuation of Vulnerable Populations due to Hurricanes and Other Disasters
Statement of Cynthia Bascetta, United States Government Accountability Office, 2006
Information on the Government Accountability Office's ongoing work on evacuation in the event of emergencies.
Hurricane Assessment and Referral Tool for Children and Adolescents
National Child Traumatic Stress Network, 2005
A suggested evaluation tool to determine if a child should seek mental health services.
Hurricanes/Storms
American Academy of Pediatrics
Guidelines and resources for meeting the needs of children before, during and after a hurricane.
Pediatric Disaster Preparedness in the Wake of Katrina: Lessons to be Learned
Margaret A. Dolan, MD, Steven E. Krug, MD, Clinical Pediatric Emergency Medicine, 2006
This paper focuses on some of the longstanding pediatric disaster preparedness issues that were exposed in the recent experience with Hurricane Katrina, the important lessons to be earned, and offers a series of recommendations towards improving pediatric disaster readiness.
Pediatric Private Practice After Hurricane Katrina: Proposal for Recovery
Scott Needle, MD, Pediatrics, 2008
This article explores the many factors threatening the survival of pediatric private practice in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina and offers some practical governmental solutions These ideas have applicability beyond Hurricane Katrina and should encourage thought regarding health care delivery after future regional disasters.
Reforming Disaster Case Management: National Lessons from Louisiana
Children's Health Fund, at Louisiana State University, 2009
Case management following a major disaster is difficult for many reasons, including destruction of infrastructure and a lack of ability to track people. This report details lessons learned following hurricanes Katrina, Rita, Gustav and Ike.
Influenza / Pandemics
2009-2010 Influenza Season Triage Algorithm for Children (≤18 years) With Influenza-Like Illness
American Academy of Pediatrics, Centers for Disease Control, 2009
This algorithm was developed for use only by physicians and those under their direct supervision, not for use by general public, to help in discussions and providing advice to parents or other caregivers of ill children regarding seeking medical care for an influenza-like illness.
EMS Pandemic Influenza Guidelines for Statewide Adoption
US Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 2007
This document, along with "Preparing for Pandemic Influenza: Recommendations for Protocol Development for 9-1-1 Personnel and Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs)," is intended to provide guidance to State and local agencies in developing their pandemic influenza plans and operational protocols.
H1N1 Influenza
American Academy of Pediatrics
Guidelines and resources for meeting the needs of children before, during and after a pandemic.
Pandemic Influenza: Warning, Children at Risk
Trust for America's Health and American Academy of Pediatrics, 2007
Issue Brief on the topic of Pandemic Influenza, how it is spread to children and how it can be prevented.
Preparing for Pandemic Influenza: Recommendations for Protocol Development for 9-1-1 Personnel and Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs)
US Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 2007
This document, along with "EMS Pandemic Influenza Guidelines for Statewide Adoption," is intended to provide guidance to State and local agencies in developing their pandemic influenza plans and operational protocols.
Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2010
Information for the 2010-11 season including vaccine composition, dosage & administration, recommendations for specific populations, and more.
Red Book Online: Report of the Committee on Infectious Diseases
Committee on Infectious Diseases
The latest findings and clinical guidelines on the manifestations, etiology, epidemiology, diagnosis, and treatment of more than 200 common childhood conditions.
Radiological Emergencies
Chapter 6: Radiological and Nuclear Terrorism
American Academy of Pediatrics for Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, 2006
Chapter 6 of Pediatric Terrorism and Disaster Preparedness: A Resource for Pediatricians, with a specific focus on pediatric patients during a radiological emergency. Provides an overview of past events and possible sources of future danger.
Guidance on the Application of Dose Coefficients for the Embryo, Fetus and Breastfed Infant in Dose Assessments for Members of the Public
Oatway WB, Simmonds JR, Harrison JD, Health Protection Agency, 2008
This document provides guidance on the application of these dose coefficients in relation to different exposure situations. Information is given on the dose coefficients and the related guidance previously given by the ICRP and the National Radiological Protection Board. The importance of considering doses resulting from in utero exposures to radionuclides and their transfer in breast milk is assessed, based on a series of calculations carried out for routine discharges of radionuclides to the environment. The applicability of the results for emergency exposure situations and solid waste disposal is also addressed.
Hospital Planning for Acts of Terrorism and Other Public Health Emergencies Involving Children
Dr. Sarita Chung, Dr. M Shannon, Archives of Disease in Childhood, 2004
A discussion of the biological, chemical, nuclear, and thermomechanical mass casualty terrorism mechanisms, including clinical signs and symptoms for each, the impact on health care personnel, and special considerations for children. Also discusses how hospitals may prepare for such occurrences, with special consideration to anticipated pediatric patients.
Pediatric Counter-Terrorism Measures - Radiation Emergencies
U.S. Food and Drug Administration, 2011
Specific dosage and administration information for pediatric patients in radiation emergencies.
Pediatric Emergency Preparedness for Natural Disasters, Terrorism and Public Health Emergencies: A National Consensus Conference National Center for Disaster Preparedness, Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University, 2007
An update of previous guidelines developed through a national consensus conference. School preparedness, pediatric hospital care, pediatric treatment and management of biological, chemical and radiologic terrorism, and pediatric mental health all have substantially new or updated recommendations.
Pediatric Emergency Preparedness for Natural Disasters, Terrorism, and Public Health Emergencies: a National Consensus Conference
National Center for Disaster Preparedness, Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University, 2009
An executive summary of a 2009 consensus conference convened to discuss and address the special considerations needed for the pediatric population in terrorism and disaster preparedness.
Pediatric Preparedness for Disasters and Terrorism: A National Consensus Conference
National Center for Disaster Preparedness, Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University, 2003
An executive summary of a 2003 meeting convened to discuss and address the special considerations needed for the pediatric population in terrorism and disaster preparedness.
Pediatric Terrorism and Disaster Preparedness: A Resource for Pediatricians
American Academy of Pediatrics for Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, 2006
This new comprehensive report and its summary serve as practical resources that pediatricians can consult in planning for and responding to natural disasters and bioterrorist events.
Preparation for Terrorist Threats: Radiation Injury
David Siegel, MD, Clinical Pediatric Emergency Medicine, 2009
Addresses pertinent clinical management issues relating to radioactive agents and the unique vulnerabilities and care needs of children as potential victims of such terrorism.
Principles of Pediatric Decontamination
Dennis Heon, MD, George L. Foltin, MD, Clinical Pediatric Emergency Medicine, 2009
The unique needs and vulnerabilities of children will require health care personnel to be sensitive to developmental stages of the victims and physiological hazards during decontamination. This article provides an overview of the need for decontamination and the process of decontamination for hospitals.
Radiation Disasters and Children
American Academy of Pediatrics
The special needs of children during a radiation disaster make it essential that pediatricians work with local emergency planners to ensure that children are given full consideration when preparing for such an event.
Radiologic/Nuclear Terrorism
American Academy of Pediatrics
Guidelines and resources for meeting the needs of children before, during and after a radiological or nuclear terrorism event.
School Nurse Role in Emergency Preparedness and Response to Chemical and Radiologic Threats
National Association of School Nurses, 2005
A position statement from the National Association of School Nurses defining the ideal role of school nurses in preparing for chemical and radiologic events.
Terrorism
Blast Terrorism
American Academy of Pediatrics
Guidelines and resources for meeting the needs of children before, during and after a blast terrorism attack.
Chapter 1: Introduction
American Academy of Pediatrics for Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, 2006
Chapter 1 of Pediatric Terrorism and Disaster Preparedness: A Resource for Pediatricians. This resource is intended primarily to educate, inform, increase awareness among, and assist pediatricians in recognizing and fulfilling their important roles in disaster preparedness and response.
Chapter 2: Systems Issues
American Academy of Pediatrics for Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, 2006
Chapter 2 of Pediatric Terrorism and Disaster Preparedness: A Resource for Pediatricians, with a specific focus on types of disasters and their health consequences, as well as the expected federal response.
Chapter 3: Responding to a Disaster
American Academy of Pediatrics for Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, 2006
Chapter 3 of Pediatric Terrorism and Disaster Preparedness: A Resource for Pediatricians, focusing on a description of the four phases of disaster response: preparedness, response, mitigation and recovery.
Chapter 4: Biological Terrorism
American Academy of Pediatrics for Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, 2006
Chapter 4 of Pediatric Terrorism and Disaster Preparedness: A Resource for Pediatricians, with a specific focus on biological terrorism.
Chapter 5: Chemical Terrorism
American Academy of Pediatrics for Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, 2006
Chapter 5 of Pediatric Terrorism and Disaster Preparedness: A Resource for Pediatricians, with a specific focus on chemical terrorism. Includes a discussion of special vulnerabilities to chemical agents among the pediatric population.
Chapter 6: Radiological and Nuclear Terrorism
American Academy of Pediatrics for Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, 2006
Chapter 6 of Pediatric Terrorism and Disaster Preparedness: A Resource for Pediatricians, with a specific focus on pediatric patients during a radiological emergency. Provides an overview of past events and possible sources of future danger.
Chapter 7: Blast Terrorism
American Academy of Pediatrics for Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, 2006
Chapter 7 of Pediatric Terrorism and Disaster Preparedness: A Resource for Pediatricians, with a specific focus on blast terrorism and common complications seen in pediatric victims.
Chapter 8: Mental Health Issues
American Academy of Pediatrics for Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, 2006
Chapter 8 of Pediatric Terrorism and Disaster Preparedness: A Resource for Pediatricians, focusing on common emotional and behavioral reactions among children to traumatic situations. Also includes a discussion of how to assess and treat such reactions. This chapter includes an extended discussion of how to talk about death with a child.
Chapter 9: Integrating Terrorism and Disaster Preparedness into Your Pediatric Practice
American Academy of Pediatrics for Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, 2006
Chapter 9 of Pediatric Terrorism and Disaster Preparedness: A Resource for Pediatricians. This chapter offers tips to pediatricians on how to incorporate disaster planning into their pediatric practice.
Chapter 10: Working with Government Agencies
American Academy of Pediatrics for Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, 2006
Chapter 10 of Pediatric Terrorism and Disaster Preparedness: A Resource for Pediatricians, including a discussion of how pediatricians can work with government agencies before, during and after a disaster. Also discussion why it is so important to advocate for the inclusion of children and families in government preparedness efforts.
Chemical-Biological Terrorism and Its Impact on Children
American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Environmental Health and Committee on Infectious Diseases, Pediatrics, 2006
This paper describes various possible modes of terrorist actions and how they might affect a pediatric population, and addresses how pediatricians and government agencies may prepare for these events.
Children and Nerve Agents
Texas Engineering Extension Service
This course is to introduce participants to the challenges and special considerations of treating pediatric patients exposed to chemical nerve agents.
Fact Sheet for Emergency Evaluation and Treatment
Illinois Poison Center (IPC), Illinois Chapter of American Academy of Pediatrics and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)
Treatment guidelines to be followed in the event of suspected bioterrorism activity. Includes and clearly marks pediatric-specific treatment information.
Hospital Planning for Acts of Terrorism and Other Public Health Emergencies Involving Children
Dr. Sarita Chung, Dr. M Shannon, Archives of Disease in Childhood, 2004
A discussion of the biological, chemical, nuclear, and thermomechanical mass casualty terrorism mechanisms, including clinical signs and symptoms for each, the impact on health care personnel, and special considerations for children. Also discusses how hospitals may prepare for such occurrences, with special consideration to anticipated pediatric patients.
Pediatric Anthrax: Implications for Bioterrorism Preparedness
Stanford University—UCSF Evidence-based Practice Center for the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, 2006
A study of the literature regarding children's anthrax cases, and a discussion of their clinical course, possible treatments and differences in pediatric cases when compared to adult cases.
Pediatric Counter-Terrorism Measure
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2011
Specific dosage and administration information for pediatric patients in a bioterrorist event.
Pediatric Emergency Preparedness for Natural Disasters, Terrorism and Public Health Emergencies: A National Consensus Conference National Center for Disaster Preparedness, Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University, 2007
An update of previous guidelines developed through a national consensus conference. School preparedness, pediatric hospital care, pediatric treatment and management of biological, chemical and radiologic terrorism, and pediatric mental health all have substantially new or updated recommendations.
Pediatric Emergency Preparedness for Natural Disasters, Terrorism, and Public Health Emergencies: a National Consensus Conference
National Center for Disaster Preparedness, Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University, 2009
An executive summary of a 2009 consensus conference convened to discuss and address the special considerations needed for the pediatric population in terrorism and disaster preparedness.
Pediatric Preparedness for Disasters and Terrorism: A National Consensus Conference
National Center for Disaster Preparedness, Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University, 2003
An executive summary of a 2003 meeting convened to discuss and address the special considerations needed for the pediatric population in terrorism and disaster preparedness.
Pediatric Terrorism and Disaster Preparedness: A Resource for Pediatricians
American Academy of Pediatrics for Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, 2006
This new comprehensive report and its summary serve as practical resources that pediatricians can consult in planning for and responding to natural disasters and bioterrorist events.
Preparation for Terrorist Threats: Explosive Devices
Deborah A. Mulligan, MD, Leonard Levy, DPM, Cecilia F. Rokusek, EdD, Clinical Pediatric Emergency Medicine, 2009
Promotes a greater awareness of explosive devices as significant terrorism threat and pertinent clinical considerations in caring for pediatric victims of explosive injury.
Preparation for Terrorist Threats: Radiation Injury
David Siegel, MD, Clinical Pediatric Emergency Medicine, 2009
Addresses pertinent clinical management issues relating to radioactive agents and the unique vulnerabilities and care needs of children as potential victims of such terrorism.
Principles of Pediatric Decontamination
Dennis Heon, MD, George L. Foltin, MD, Clinical Pediatric Emergency Medicine, 2009
The unique needs and vulnerabilities of children will require health care personnel to be sensitive to developmental stages of the victims and physiological hazards during decontamination. This article provides an overview of the need for decontamination and the process of decontamination for hospitals.
Psychosocial Implications of Disaster or Terrorism on Children: A Guide for the Pediatrician
Joseph F. Hagan, Jr, MD and the Committee on Psychosocial Aspects of Child and Family Health and the Task Force on Terrorism, Pediatrics, 2005
In this report, specific children's responses to terrorism are delineated, risk factors for adverse reactions are discussed, and advice is given for pediatricians to ameliorate the effects of disaster on children.
Radiation Disasters and Children
American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Environmental Health, Pediatrics, 2003
The special needs of children during a radiation disaster make it essential that pediatricians work with local emergency planners to ensure that children are given full consideration when preparing for such an event.
Radiologic/Nuclear Terrorism
American Academy of Pediatrics
Guidelines and resources for meeting the needs of children before, during and after a radiological or nuclear terrorism event.
School Nurse Role in Bioterrorism Emergency Preparedness and Response
National Association of School Nurses, 2005
A position statement from the National Association of School Nurses defining the ideal role of school nurses in preparing for bioterrorist events.
Wildfires
Wildfire Smoke: A Guide for Public Health Officials
California Department of Public Health, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Missoula County Health Department, California Air Resources Board, California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment, 2008
This guide is intended to provide local public health officials with information they need when wildfire smoke is present so they can adequately communicate health risks, and precautions to the public.
Wildfires
American Academy of Pediatrics
Guidelines and resources for meeting the needs of children before, during and after a wildfire.