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Establishing Outcome-Driven Vital Signs Ranges For Children in the Prehospital Setting
2023
· Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital,
· Northwestern University,
· Pediatric Pandemic Network (PPN),
· University of Pittsburgh,
· University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine,
· Eastern Virginia Medical School,
· Massachusetts General Hospital,
· Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters
This article describes a study on setting vital sign ranges for children in emergency situations. It looks at heart rate, breathing rate, blood pressure, and …
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Comparison of Vital Sign Cutoffs to Identify Children With Major Trauma
2024
· Children's Hospital Los Angeles,
· Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital,
· Northwestern University,
· Pediatric Pandemic Network (PPN),
· University of Pittsburgh,
· University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine,
· University of Southern California,
· Eastern Virginia Medical School,
· Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters
This study compared different vital sign criteria to identify major trauma in children. It examined the effectiveness of Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) and Pediatric …
Changes in Access to High Pediatric Readiness Emergency Care in the United States from 2013 to 2021
2026
· University of Cincinnati,
· Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center,
· University of Pittsburgh,
· Carnegie Mellon University,
· University of Utah,
· Children's National Hospital
This journal article describes how access to emergency rooms that are well-prepared for treating children changed in the United States from 2013 to 2021. The …
Going Viral: Adapting to Pediatric Surge During the H1N1 Pandemic
2013
· Boston Children's Hospital,
· Harvard Medical School,
· Children's National Hospital,
· George Washington University,
· University of Michigan,
· University of Pittsburgh,
· Children's Hospital Los Angeles,
· University of Southern California,
· Yale University
This study evaluated hospital and emergency department (ED) pediatric surge strategies and compliance with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines during the 2009 …
Access to High Pediatric-Readiness Emergency Care in the United States
2018
· University of Pittsburgh,
· University of Utah,
· Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA),
· University of California, Los Angeles
This journal article describes how many children in the United States do not have easy access to emergency rooms that are well-prepared to care for …
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 …
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 …
2024 Virtual Summit: Fundamentals of Mass Violence Preparedness, Response, Recovery, and Resilience
2024
· National Center for Victims of Crime,
· National Mass Violence Center (NMVC),
· University of Pittsburgh,
· U.S. Department of Justice
The virtual summit held on July 17, 2024, was a groundbreaking event focused on preparing for, responding to, and recovering from mass violence incidents. Featuring …
Pandemic Influenza Preparedness Among Child Care Center Directors in 2008 and 2016
2017
· University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine,
· Mississippi State University,
· American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP),
· University of Pittsburgh
This study examined how prepared child care center directors were for pandemic influenza in 2008 and 2016. The survey found that readiness was low both …
Design for Implementation of a System-Level ICU Pandemic Surge Staffing Plan
2020
· University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine,
· University of Pittsburgh,
· University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
This article presents a plan to help hospitals manage more patients during pandemics like COVID-19. It explains how the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center created …