Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital
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Malaria Facts for Families & Caregivers
This article explains that malaria is a disease spread by mosquitoes, causing symptoms like fever and chills. It is common in Africa, parts of Asia, …
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FAQ: Locally Acquired Malaria Cases Identified in the U.S.
This article reports on five malaria cases in the U.S., acquired from mosquitoes in Texas and Florida. It describes how malaria spreads, mainly through mosquito …
Facts About Candida auris in Children
This article is about Candida auris, a fungus causing severe illness in hospitals. It describes how C. auris can resist treatment and spread easily, especially …
Pediatric Crisis Standards of Care
This Pediatric Pandemic Network (PPN) webinar discusses the importance of planning for healthcare crises for pediatric populations and including children in crisis standards of care. …
Disaster Medicine Handbook: A Quick Reference
The handbook gives important information for handling medical emergencies during disasters. It is designed to be easy to use and quick to read, so people …
RSV Prevention in Infants and Young Children — Clinician FAQ
This FAQ describes how doctors can help prevent RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) in babies and young children. It explains who is most at risk, signs …
Pediatric Disaster Medicine: Children and Youth with Special Healthcare Needs and Disasters
This module equips pediatric providers with the skills to support children with special healthcare needs during disasters by strengthening communication with families, coordinating team-based preparedness, …
Pediatric Agitation: Emergency Department Management
Agitation can be a common feature in patients presenting to emergency departments for treatment. Agitated pediatric patients impact emergency department operations and require dedicated care …
Heat Emergencies and Hyperthermia in Children
2024
· Pediatric Pandemic Network (PPN),
· EMSC Innovation and Improvement Center (EIIC),
· University of North Carolina School of Medicine
This course will discuss the environmental causes of hyperthermia in children. After reviewing this course, you should be able to: Understand the causes of pediatric …
Pediatric Respiratory Emergency Response
2024
· Pediatric Pandemic Network (PPN),
· EMSC Innovation and Improvement Center (EIIC),
· University of North Carolina School of Medicine
In this course, you will learn about: the pediatric respiratory system; how diseases, illnesses, and conditions can impact the respiratory system; and how EMS performance …