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Oral Rehydration Therapy Instructions for Families
This webpage provides brief instructions for families on how to treat dehydration in children using oral rehydration therapy (ORT). It advises against rushing fluids to …
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How to Treat Dehydration for Stomach Bugs in Children: Oral Rehydration Therapy
This video explains how to treat dehydration in children caused by stomach bugs using oral rehydration therapy (ORT). ORT involves giving small amounts of fluids …
Emergency Department and Inpatient Clinical Pathway for Healthy Children with Dehydration from Gastroenteritis or Other Acute Illness
This webpage outlines in flowchart form a clinical pathway for managing gastroenteritis and dehydration in children. It covers signs, symptoms, and treatment options. The pathway …
Prehospital Recognition and Management of Pediatric Sepsis: A Qualitative Assessment
2023
· Nationwide Children's Hospital,
· The Ohio State University,
· University of Colorado,
· George Washington University
This article is about recognizing and managing sepsis in children before they reach the hospital. It describes how early detection can save lives but is …
Measles: Symptoms, Spread & SSPE
This video discusses the distinct symptoms of measles, including fever, cough, runny nose, conjunctivitis, and a specific rash pattern. It highlights how medical professionals can …
Patient-Driven Resource Planning of a Health Care Facility Evacuation
2013
· George Washington University
This article describes how hospitals can plan for evacuations by focusing on patient needs. It explains that some patients need more help during an evacuation, …
Emergency Department, PICU, and Inpatient Clinical Pathway for Infants > 28 Days and Children with Suspected Sepsis, Sepsis and Septic Shock
This clinical pathway for infants over 28 days and children with suspected sepsis or septic shock is outlined in flowchart form. It describes identifying signs …
Assessing Hospital Preparedness: Comparison of an On-Site Survey With a Self-Reported, Internet-Based, Long-Distance Tabletop Drill
2013
· State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University,
· George Washington University
This study compares hospital preparedness using two methods: an on-site survey and a self-reported, internet-based drill. It describes how hospitals often underreport their surge capacity …
Developing a Practical Algorithm for a Pediatric Emergency Department’s Response to Radiological Dispersal Device Events
2013
· Northwestern University,
· Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital,
· Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
This study discusses a plan for helping children in an emergency room after a "dirty bomb" event. It explains how to sort and treat kids …
Preparing for the Unthinkable. Tactical Emergency Casualty Care Pediatric Guidelines
There are currently no critical care pediatric programs for critically injured children in mass casualty situations. To address this gap, the Committee for Tactical Emergency …