Disaster response plans in the neonatal intensive care unit.
- Author:
Yuan SHI
1
,
2
;
Author Information
1. Group of Pediatric Disaster, Pediatric Society, Chinese Medical Association
2. Pediatrics Committee, Medical Association of Chinese People's Liberation Army.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Decision Making;
Disaster Planning;
Humans;
Infant, Newborn;
Intensive Care Units, Neonatal
- From:
Chinese Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics
2017;19(10):1033-1037
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Newborns in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) are highly vulnerable in disasters due to their need for specialized and highly technical support. It is strongly encouraged to prepare for the most likely disaster scenarios for the NICU. During a disaster, neonatal care providers should maintain situational awareness for decision-making, including available equipment, medication, and staffing. Neonatal care providers also should consider the ethical issues and the psychosocial needs of the families and neonatal care staff.
