Citation

Grindlay J, Breeze KM. J. Paediatr. Child Health 2016; 52(2): 204-212.

Affiliation

Lady Cilento Children's Hospital, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2016, John Wiley and Sons)

DOI

10.1111/jpc.13073

PMID

27062625

Abstract

Children comprise 19% of the Australian population. Children are at risk of higher morbidity and mortality in disaster events than adults; however, there is a paucity of paediatric-specific disaster preparedness in Australia. Paediatric disaster plans should be developed, tested and renewed regularly. Plans need to address unaccompanied and unidentified children, medical and psychosocial needs and family reunification. Specific management is required for chemical, biological and radiological events.

© 2016 The Authors Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health © 2016 Paediatrics and Child Health Division (Royal Australasian College of Physicians).

Language: en