Just-in-Time Clinical Primers List
This page curates trusted external clinical resources to support healthcare and EMS personnel during disasters, surges, and public health emergencies. Resources are organized by hazard or context for quick reference and link directly to existing guidance from national partners.
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SRDRS Developed Resources
This section includes resources developed through the Southern Regional Disaster Response System (SRDRS), including clinical protocols, response guides, and operational tools.
| Resource | Source | Setting | Format/Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radiological/Nuclear Incident Response Guide | Ziad Kazzi, MD | Clinical / Response | |
| Adult Medical Countermeasures: Antidotes and Cytokines... | Maciulewicz T, Kazzi Z, Navis I, etc. | Clinical | Publication (Web) |
| Clinical Care Guidelines (Prehospital) | Kazzi Z, Hwang E, Husain I | Prehospital | |
| Disaster Coalition of Observation Medicine Protocols | Ross M, Kazzi Z | Hospital | |
| High-Consequence Infectious Disaster | Gavin Harris, MD | Clinical |
General Disaster and Surge Care
This section includes clinical guidance and tools applicable across a wide range of disaster and surge scenarios. Resources focus on preparedness, surge capacity, and general emergency response considerations relevant to hospitals, emergency departments, and EMS providers.
General Disaster and Surge Care Resources
Curated clinical guidance and tools supporting preparedness, operational coordination, and response across disaster and surge events.
Chemical Resources
This section highlights resources related to chemical exposures, including toxic industrial chemicals, nerve agents, and hazardous materials incidents. Materials support clinical recognition, decontamination, and prehospital and hospital-based management.
Chemical Resources
Clinical and operational references supporting preparedness and response to chemical incidents and toxic exposures.
| Resource | Source | Setting | Format/Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nerve Agents – Prehospital Management | CHEMM / HHS | Prehospital | Web |
| Organophosphorus Pesticides and Nerve Agents | CHEMM / HHS | Clinical | Web |
| RITN Fact Sheet for Health Care Professionals on Mustard Agents | RITN | Clinical | PDF (4 pages) |
| G7 Pediatric Decontamination Toolkit | Gulf 7 Pediatric Disaster Network | Clinical / Response | Web |
Biological Resources
This section highlights resources related to biological threats, including infectious diseases, bioterrorism agents, and public health response considerations. Materials support clinical recognition, infection control, and coordinated response efforts.
Biological Resources
Clinical and public health references supporting identification, containment, and management of biological incidents.
| Resource | Source | Setting | Format/Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acute Radiation Syndrome: Information for Clinicians | CDC | Clinical | Web |
Radiological Resources
This section highlights resources related to radiological incidents, including radiation exposure, contamination, and medical management. Materials support clinical decision-making, responder safety, and patient treatment across care settings.
Radiological Resources
Clinical, operational, and planning references supporting preparedness and response to radiological emergencies.
Nuclear Resources
This section highlights resources related to nuclear detonation and high-impact radiological incidents. Materials support planning, responder safety, and medical management in large-scale nuclear events.
Nuclear Resources
Clinical and operational references supporting preparedness and response to nuclear detonation scenarios and mass casualty incidents.
| Resource | Source | Setting | Format/Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| RITN Fact Sheets: Response and Planning Guidance | RITN | General | Web |
| Health and Safety Planning Guide for Planners, Safety Officers, and Supervisors Following a Nuclear Detonation | RITN | Responder / Field | PDF (114 pages) |
| Quick Reference Guide: Radiation Risk Information for Responders Following a Nuclear Detonation | RITN | Responder / Field | PDF (7 pages) |
| Do I Need to Take Potassium Iodide (KI)? | ORISE / REAC-TS | Clinical / Public | PDF (2 pages) |
| Emergency Fast Facts – Health Physics | ORISE / REAC-TS | Responder / Field | PDF (25 pages) |
| Manual for First Responders to a Radiological Emergency | IAEA | Responder / Field | PDF (94 pages) |
| ASPR TRACIE Radiological and Nuclear Topic Collection | ASPR TRACIE | General | Web |
| Acute Radiation Syndrome: Information for Clinicians | CDC | Clinical | Web |
| Adult Medical Countermeasures for Radiological and Nuclear Incidents | PubMed | Clinical | Web |
Environmental Resources
This section highlights resources related to environmental hazards, including radiation exposure, contamination, and responder safety considerations in hazardous environments. Materials support situational awareness, protective measures, and safe operations during disaster response.
Environmental Resources
Operational and safety-focused references supporting response to environmental and hazardous exposure incidents.
| Resource | Source | Setting | Format/Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency Fast Facts – Health Physics | ORISE / REAC-TS | Responder / Field | PDF (25 pages) |
| Putting on Protective Clothing (Donning) | ORISE / REAC-TS | Responder / Field | PDF (1 page) |
| Removing Protective Clothing (Doffing) | ORISE / REAC-TS | Responder / Field | PDF (1 page) |
Pediatric and Special Populations
Resources in this section address pediatric surge planning and care considerations for special populations during emergencies. Guidance includes planning tools, clinical references, and operational strategies to support care delivery when standard capacity is exceeded.
Pediatric and Special Populations Resources
Resources addressing pediatric clinical care, surge planning, and preparedness for special populations across care settings.
| Resource | Source | Setting | Format/Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronchiolitis Care Map | ETCH | Clinical | PDF (42 pages) |
| Bronchiolitis Outpatient Pathway | VUMC | Outpatient | PDF (1 page) |
| Increased RSV Activity in the Southeastern United States | CDC | Public Health | Web |
| Pediatric RSV Surge Resources for EMS / Prehospital | EMSC IIC | Prehospital | PDF (1 page) |
| Pediatric Disaster Readiness Project | Healthcare Ready / Gulf 7 | General | Web |
| G7 Pediatric Decontamination Toolkit | Gulf 7 Pediatric Disaster Network | Clinical / Response | Web |
| G7 Tabletop Exercise Toolkit: Measles Preparedness (Outpatient) | Gulf 7 Pediatric Disaster Network | Outpatient | Web |
| G7 Tabletop Exercise Toolkit: Measles Preparedness (Hospitals) | Gulf 7 Pediatric Disaster Network | Hospital | Web |
| Pediatrics and High Flow Nasal Cannulas | ASPR TRACIE | Clinical | PDF (5 pages) |
| Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) | CDC | Public Health | Web |
| Just-in-Time Pediatric Reference Guide for Adult Providers | WRAP-EM | Clinical | PDF (87 pages) |
| Minnesota Pediatric Surge Primer | Minnesota DOH | Public Health | PDF (26 pages) |
Emergency, Prehospital, and EMS Resources
This section highlights resources designed for emergency medical services (EMS), prehospital providers, and first responders. Materials support field triage, initial stabilization, responder safety, and coordination with receiving facilities during disaster and surge events.
EMS / Prehospital Resources
Operational and clinical references supporting prehospital care, triage, responder safety, and emergency response coordination.
| Resource | Source | Setting | Format/Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prehospital Radiological Triage Algorithm | ORISE / REAC-TS | Prehospital | PDF (1 page) |
| Nerve Agents – Prehospital Management | CHEMM / HHS | Prehospital | Web |
| Pediatric RSV Surge Resources for EMS / Prehospital | EMSC IIC | Prehospital | PDF (1 page) |
| Prehospital Pediatric Readiness Toolkit | EMSC IIC | Prehospital | Web |
| Strategy for a National EMS Culture of Safety | ACEP | Prehospital | PDF (98 pages) |
| Appropriate PPE | ACEP | Prehospital / Clinical | Web |
| Point of Care Tools | ACEP | Clinical | Web |
| Considerations for Oxygen Therapy in Disasters | ASPR TRACIE | Prehospital / Clinical | PDF (9 pages) |
| Manual for First Responders to a Radiological Emergency | IAEA | Prehospital / Responder | PDF (94 pages) |
| Radiological Medical Considerations: Just-in-Time Pocket Card | ORISE / REAC-TS | Prehospital | PDF (2 pages) |