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An Evidence-Based Guideline for Pediatric Prehospital Seizure Management Using GRADE Methodology
2014
· Baylor College of Medicine,
· Texas Children's Hospital,
· Columbia University,
· Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA),
· Northwestern University,
· Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital,
· Children's National Hospital
This article provides a guideline for managing seizures in children before they reach the hospital. It describes using blood sugar tests and non-IV methods like …
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Pediatric Mental Health Emergency Department Visits From 2017 to 2022: A Multicenter Study
2024
· Northwestern University,
· University of Utah,
· Baylor College of Medicine,
· University of Cincinnati,
· Brown University,
· Children's National Hospital
This study looks at the number of children visiting emergency departments for mental health issues from 2017 to 2022. It describes how these visits have …
Respiratory Syncytial Virus Disease Burden and Nirsevimab Effectiveness in Young Children From 2023-2024
2024
· Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),
· U.S. Public Health Service,
· University of Rochester,
· University of Cincinnati,
· Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center,
· Vanderbilt University,
· Texas Children's Hospital,
· Baylor College of Medicine,
· University of Washington,
· University of Pittsburgh,
· Children's Mercy Kansas City
This study looks at the impact of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in young children during the 2023-2024 season. It describes how two new RSV prevention …
Early Estimate of Nirsevimab Effectiveness for Prevention of Respiratory Syncytial Virus-Associated Hospitalization Among Infants Entering Their First Respiratory Syncytial Virus Season - New Vaccine Surveillance Network, October 2023-February 2024
2024
· Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),
· Vanderbilt University,
· Seattle Children's Hospital,
· Baylor College of Medicine,
· University of Rochester
This study examines the effectiveness of nirsevimab, a monoclonal antibody, in preventing RSV-related hospitalizations in infants during their first RSV season. Conducted from October 2023 …
Supporting the Family After the Death of a Child or Adolescent
2023
· American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP),
· University of Nebraska Medical Center,
· U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs,
· University of Nebraska,
· Courageous Parents Network,
· National Association of Social Workers (NASW),
· Children's Mercy Kansas City
This article focuses on helping families cope after losing a child or teenager. It describes the emotional challenges parents and siblings face during this difficult …
Disaster Preparedness in Pediatric Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
This article examines the level of emergency preparedness among families caring for children with type 1 diabetes mellitus. A study conducted at Texas Children's Hospital …
The 2023 Model Core Content of Disaster Medicine
2023
· WellSpan Health,
· University of California at Irvine,
· Harvard Medical School,
· Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center,
· John Peter Smith Health Network,
· University of Connecticut School of Medicine,
· Indiana University,
· Riley Children's Health,
· UMass Chan Medical School,
· University of Massachusetts,
· The George Washington University Hospital,
· Baylor College of Medicine
The article outlines the 2023 model core content of disaster medicine, focusing on essential topics for disaster preparedness and response. It emphasizes the importance of …
Katrina Changed Us (And Me) in So Many Ways
2011
· Baylor College of Medicine
This article is about the impact of Hurricane Katrina. It describes how the storm affected people and communities, especially children. The author shares personal experiences …
Impact of Prehospital Pain Management on Emergency Department Management of Injured Children
2023
· Hofstra University,
· University of Colorado,
· Nationwide Children's Hospital,
· The Ohio State University,
· Medical College of Wisconsin,
· Baylor College of Medicine
This article describes how giving pain medicine to injured children before they reach the hospital can affect their care in the emergency department. The study …
Parent-ish
This webpage features Parent-ish, a resource for parents provided by Children’s Mercy. The site offers helpful information and advice on parenting topics, health tips, and …