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Pediatric Readiness and Trauma Center Access for Children
2025
· National Association of State EMS Officials (NASEMSO),
· University of California San Francisco,
· University of Pittsburgh,
· University of Texas at Austin,
· George Washington University,
· University of South Carolina,
· University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
The article describes how important it is for hospitals to be ready to care for children in emergencies, especially when they are hurt. It explains …
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Advancing Prehospital Pediatric Readiness: Formation and Future Directions of the Prehospital Pediatric Readiness Project
2026
· National Association of State EMS Officials (NASEMSO),
· University of Texas at Austin,
· George Washington University,
· University of South Carolina,
· University of Pittsburgh Medical Center,
· Baylor Scott & White Health
The article describes how a group called the Prehospital Pediatric Readiness Project was formed to help emergency medical services be better prepared to care for …
Establishing Quality Measures for the Prehospital Pediatric Readiness Project
2026
· George Washington University,
· University of Colorado,
· National Association of State EMS Officials (NASEMSO),
· University of Nebraska Medical Center,
· Harbor-UCLA Medical Center,
· Yale University
The journal article discusses a study to create standard measures to track and improve pediatric care before hospital arrival. Pediatric patients in emergency medical services …
Emergency department pediatric readiness of United States trauma centers in 2021: Trauma center facility characteristics and opportunities for improvement
2025
· UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital,
· University of California San Francisco,
· University of Texas at Austin,
· American College of Surgeons,
· University of Utah,
· Intermountain Primary Children's Hospital
This journal article describes how well emergency departments in U.S. trauma centers are prepared to care for children in 2021. The study looks at different …
The Association between Pediatric Readiness and Mortality for Injured Children Treated at US Trauma Centers
2024
· University of California San Francisco,
· UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital,
· University of Texas at Austin,
· American College of Surgeons,
· University of Utah,
· Oregon Health & Science University
This journal article describes how hospitals that are better prepared to care for children have lower death rates for injured kids. The study looked at …
A Skill Set for Supporting Displaced Children in Psychological Recovery After Disasters
2017
· University of Oklahoma,
· Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University,
· National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN),
· George Washington University
This review examines intervention practices for helping displaced children, adolescents, and families after natural disasters. It emphasizes enhancing youth resilience, building social connections, and coping …
Measuring Pediatric Disaster Readiness of United States Emergency Departments
2026
· Boston Children's Hospital,
· UH Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital,
· University of California San Francisco,
· UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital,
· University of Utah
The article describes how ready emergency departments in the United States are to help children during disasters. The study looks at what hospitals have in …
Pediatric Readiness and Trauma Centers: History, Relevance, and Practical Application
2023
· UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital,
· University of Florida,
· University of Texas at Austin,
· UH Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital,
· Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
This journal article describes how trauma centers can better care for injured children by being more prepared for their needs. It explains the history of …
Impact of individual components of emergency department pediatric readiness on pediatric mortality in US trauma centers
2023
· University of Texas at Austin,
· University of Utah,
· Oregon Health & Science University,
· UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital,
· University of California San Francisco,
· Rutgers University
This journal article describes how different parts of emergency department readiness can affect the survival rates of children in US trauma centers. The study looks …
Surge Capacity Principles: Care of the Critically Ill and Injured During Pandemics and Disasters: CHEST Consensus Statement
2014
· University of Minnesota,
· The Hebrew University of Jerusalem,
· George Washington University,
· University of British Columbia,
· Sharp Healthcare,
· Allina Health Care
This article offers consensus recommendations for expanding critical care surge capacity and enhancing intensive care services during disasters or pandemics. It highlights key principles for …