Disaster Response for the Pediatric Population: A Concept Analysis
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Disaster Response for the Pediatric Population: A Concept Analysis
Disaster can strike in any place or at any time. The concept of disaster can have different affects and outcomes for pediatric patients. A disaster could be as localized as a multiple causality event or as global as terrorism or a natural disaster. Disaster can be defined as an event that causes destruction and injury and requires immediate intervention. How does disaster affect children? Are we, as a nation, adequately prepared to respond to pediatric needs in a disaster? …show more content…
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