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Pediatric Considerations Before, During, and After Radiological or Nuclear Emergencies
2018
· Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),
· Emory University,
· George Washington University
This article focuses on how children are affected by radiation during nuclear or radiological emergencies. It describes that kids can be more exposed to radiation …
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Characteristics Associated With Presence of Pediatric Mental Health Care Policies in Emergency Departments
2021
· Oak Ridge Institute for Science Education,
· University of Utah,
· Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),
· University of Michigan,
· Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital,
· Northwestern University,
· Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
This journal article describes how some emergency departments have special rules or policies to help children with mental health needs. The study looks at what …
Cost-Effectiveness of Nirsevimab for Respiratory Syncytial Virus in Infants and Young Children
2024
· University of Michigan,
· Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),
· U.S. Public Health Service
This study evaluated the cost-effectiveness of using nirsevimab to prevent respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in infants and high-risk children. By analyzing healthcare data, it was …
Cost-Effectiveness of Maternal Vaccination to Prevent Respiratory Syncytial Virus Illness
2024
· University of Michigan,
· Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),
· U.S. Public Health Service
This study evaluates the benefits and cost-effectiveness of a vaccine for pregnant women to protect babies from RSV, a virus that can cause serious illness …
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 …
PICU in the MICU: How Adult ICUs Can Support Pediatric Care in Public Health Emergencies
2022
· University of Washington,
· Uniformed Services University,
· Brooke Army Medical Center,
· Naval Medical Center, San Diego,
· University of Michigan
This article explains how adult ICUs can help care for children during health emergencies like COVID-19. It describes that since there are fewer pediatric ICU …
Furthering the Value of the Emergency Department Beyond Its Walls: Transitions to the Medical Home for Pediatric Emergency Patients
This journal article describes how emergency departments can help children get better care after they leave the hospital. It explains that working with primary care …
Caregivers Asking About Firearms in Homes Their Children Visit
2025
· University of Colorado,
· University of Michigan,
· Vanderbilt University,
· Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt
This article describes how caregivers often feel unsure or uncomfortable asking if there are guns in the homes their children visit. It explains that many …
Appropriate Air Medical Services Utilization and Recommendations for Integration of Air Medical Services Resources into the EMS System of Care: A Joint Position Statement and Resource Document of NAEMSP, ACEP, and AMPA
2021
· University of Minnesota,
· Washington University in St. Louis,
· University of Michigan,
· University of Florida,
· Cleveland Clinic,
· Augusta University
This position statement is about using air medical services safely and effectively. It describes when to use helicopters or planes for patient transport, focusing on …
Children's Understanding of Commonly Used Medical Terminology
2025
· University of Minnesota,
· M Health Fairview Masonic Children's Hospital,
· Children's Minnesota,
· University of Wisconsin - Madison,
· University of Michigan,
· Tufts University
This article and video discuss children's understanding of commonly used medical terminology, highlighting the disconnect between medical professionals' use of jargon and patients' comprehension. The …