Current State of Pediatric Orthopaedic Disaster Response

Orthopedic surgery in disaster

“…The same sequence of stages may be used for disasters: hyperacute (immediately following the event), acute (within 48 hours), subacute (within 2 weeks), chronic (following 2 weeks), and rehabilitation and recovery stages. 8 The duration of each stage may be variable depending on the type of disaster, as anticipated disasters such as hurricanes may permit early evacuation, thus shortening the subacute phase, while earthquakes will have a different timeline. As a general guideline, the non-chronic stages typically occur within the initial 2 weeks, while the chronic stages can extend for years.…”

“…As a general guideline, the non-chronic stages typically occur within the initial 2 weeks, while the chronic stages can extend for years. 8 …”

“…They are more likely than adults to receive a higher triage level and demonstrate an unrecorded severity of illness, emphasizing the communication difficulties in caring for the pediatric population. 8 …”