(Last updated: January 5, 2025)
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This document is offered as a resource to organizations as they conduct drills and exercises that involve mass casualty incident (MCI) triage and the use of START and JumpSTART Triage methods. Inclusion of infants and children in disaster drills and exercises is an essential component in preparedness efforts, and can assist in preparing an organization to treat critically ill or injured pediatric patients during an actual disaster or mass casualty incident (MCI).
Please note that any recommendations in this document are based on current information and guidelines found within the medical literature at the time of publication.
This manual builds the foundation for successful outcomes when first responders encounter incidents, including disaster situations, in which child maltreatment might be suspected.
Responding in Disasters starts on page 61.
