How Pediatric Readiness can Impact Pediatric Trauma From Every Day to Mass Events
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Deanna Dahl-Grove, Sarita Chung, Ronald Ruffing, Mary E. Fallat, Michael Dingeldein, Jennifer H. Aldrink, Mauricio Antonio Escobar
Topic overview
Disaster events such as weather events and mass casualty events are increasing in frequency and severity. Caring for children during a surge requires a regional approach given limited pediatric inpatient capacity and expertise. During the 2024 American Academy of Pediatrics National Convention and Exhibition, the Section on Surgery and Council on Children and Disasters (COCD) partnered to present a joint symposium emphasizing importance of pediatric readiness and disaster preparedness and role of pediatric trauma surgeons in disaster preparedness and response in all communities.
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