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Since we have to face disaster worldwide more and more frequently showing an optimal awareness and prepareness will probably be one of the most challenging concern in the 21st century. As children getting more and more involved the speciality of "pediatric disaster medicine" is being more and more challenged, too. However, for appropriate decision-making for stakeholders and disaster medicine experts actual awareness and preparedness levels are essential, before someone will be able to counteract effectively.

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Andreas FETTE is a pediatric surgeon with a big interest in pediatric acute care and trauma surgery, pediatric disaster medicine as well as trauma prevention and child safety. He has served in several 3° World or Developping Countries as an active pediatric surgeon for many years.

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