TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2011//
TI  - Disaster planning for pediatrics
JO  - Respiratory care
A1  - Branson, Richard D.
SP  - 1457
EP  - 1465
VL  - 56
IS  - 9
N2  - Natural and man-made disasters are inevitable and appear to be more common in the current age. Substantial time and effort have been invested and millions of dollars spent on disaster prevention and management. An important oversight in this planning has been the special needs of children. The vulnerability of children and their physiologic characteristics place them at increased risk during a disaster. Importantly, reunification with family and assurance of safety in this vulnerable group is a priority. This paper addresses issues related to pediatric needs, the medical system's shortcomings in caring for children, and recommendations for action.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0020-1324
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.4187/respcare.01405
ID  - ref1
ER  -