Three phases of disaster relief in Haiti—pediatric surgical care on board the United States Naval Ship Comfort

Orthopedic Injuries and Their Treatment in Children During Earthquakes: A Systematic Review

“…5,7,9,[12][13][14] Nevertheless, open fractures seem to be more frequent in children than adults. 5 children have less soft tissues than adults surrounding bones (and therefore less to protect them against strong impacts).…”

Current State of Pediatric Orthopaedic Disaster Response

“…6 These stages should not be confused with the phases of disaster response: preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation. 7 The timeline for each stage varies depending on the type of disaster (Fig.…”

Pediatric Care in Disasters

“…The Haiti earthquake, Indian Ocean tsunami, and others showed that initial waves of injured patients are soon followed by patients with medical problems typical for the local region, exacerbated by delays to care and further fragmented health care systems. [12][13][14][15][16][17] Planning for transition and aftercare: Paradoxically, initial health care response is no more important than planning for aftercare and transition. What happens when external providers leave?…”

“…[23][24][25] Reflections by responders to recent disasters have spawned many recommendations for simulation exercises, national deployment teams, and responder certification. 12,16,21,[26][27][28] With regional instabilities rampant and climate change predicted to increase the number of natural disasters worldwide, the United Nations Children' s Fund and the Office for Disaster Risk Reduction have focused on disaster risk reduction through educational campaigns principally in counties and regions with high risks for disaster. [29][30][31][32] They have also advocated for the inclusion of children' s voices in planning, in an effort to fulfill the United Nations mandate for patient independence.…”