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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 …
Pediatric Firearm Violence in America
2024
· Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital,
· University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences,
· George Washington University,
· Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
This article highlights the serious issue of gun violence affecting children. It describes how firearms are the leading cause of death for kids and provides …
Creating a Pediatric Prehospital Destination Decision Tool Using a Modified Delphi Method
2021
· Johns Hopkins University,
· University of Florida,
· University of Pittsburgh Medical Center,
· University of Maryland
This article discusses how experts worked together to create a tool that helps emergency workers decide where to take sick or injured children. They used …
The Child Opportunity Index and Pediatric Emergency Medical Services Utilization
2023
· Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital,
· Northwestern University,
· The University of Chicago Medicine,
· Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh,
· University of Pittsburgh,
· University of Florida
This article discusses how the Child Opportunity Index, which measures resources and conditions for children in different neighborhoods, relates to how often kids use emergency …
Healthcare Utilization After Nonfatal Firearm Injuries
2024
· Vanderbilt University,
· Medical University of South Carolina,
· George Washington University
This article describes how young people in the US who survive gun injuries face more health problems. It uses a method called propensity score matching …
Pediatric Safe Transport and Communication Breakout Session: Knowledge Check and Case Scenarios
The document describes a breakout session focused on safe transport and communication for pediatric patients. It includes knowledge checks and case scenarios to help healthcare …
What Happens When Children Swallow Dangerous Stuff: The Intersection of Emergency Care, Education, Prevention, and Advocacy
2024
· University of Florida
These slides from the 2024 Kid Care Trauma Conference describe how emergency care, education, prevention, and advocacy work together to help children who ingest dangerous …
Florida PEDReady Safe Transport
2022
· University of Florida
This 36-minute video discusses risks in transporting pediatric patients, resources for restraint, National Highway and Transportation Safety Administration's (NHTSA) efforts to enhance child safety and …
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 …
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, …