The Sentinel Event Alert, issued by The Joint Commission outlines steps for healthcare organizations to consider as they prepare for weather and climate-related disasters, such as hurricanes, tornadoes, wildfires, floods, and extreme heat.

Morbidity and mortality for pediatric shock are significant, with a mortality rate of as high as 23% in children with septic shock admitted to the intensive care unit.

Healthcare workers have a higher prevalence of burnout than the rest of the population. This in-depth article examines its scope, symptoms, progression, costs, and prevention measures.

A natural disaster has the potential to create multiple casualties, but the greatest need for medical care after the initial event is often for low-acuity routine care of patients.

Traumatic hemorrhage, a direct consequence of traumatic injury, is a major cause of morbidity and mortality, accounting for 40% of traumatic deaths worldwide.

Those who have experienced (or worked) during a catastrophic emergency may experience depression many months later. This article provides guidance for the timely identification and effective treatment of the condition.

Health systems and staff need to prepare for localized epidemics, natural disasters, and other crises as much as they need to be ready for the next big one.

Death from hemorrhage may be rapid and allows the acute care practitioner a limited time frame to make critical interventions. The approach has changed drastically. Review current strategies.

Envenomations from spider bites can range from minor skin irritation to anaphylaxis, systemic illness, organ failure, and even death. Review clinical manifestations, treatment, and disposition.