Orlando, Fla.—Children are not immune to being victims of mass disasters, whether they are acts of nature or caused by humans. Given that fact, it is contingent upon health care institutions to be prepared for the unique needs of children when disaster strikes.
Mohammed Iqbal Ahmed, MD, reviewed various ways that anesthesiologists and their institutions can help optimize the care of pediatric patients in these trying times.
“Children comprise around 25% of the U.S. population and a