EMSC Innovation and Improvement Center (EIIC)
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House Fire Simulation (PRIDE)
2011
· Pediatric Research In Disaster Education (PRIDE),
· EMSC Innovation and Improvement Center (EIIC)
Participants will engage in a simulation scenario where they must accurately triage 10 patients involved in a house fire incident within a strict time limit …
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Providing a Safe Environment for Pediatric Mental Health Patients in the ED
This infographic outlines tips for creating a safe environment for pediatric mental health patients in emergency departments. It covers strategies like providing 1:1 observation, removing …
The Management of Children and Youth With Pediatric Mental and Behavioral Health Emergencies
2023
· American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP),
· American College of Emergency Physicians,
· Emergency Nurses Association (ENA)
This policy statement is about managing mental and behavioral health emergencies in children and youth. It describes the increasing visits to emergency departments for issues …
Access to Optimal Emergency Care for Children
2021
· American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP),
· American College of Emergency Physicians,
· Emergency Nurses Association (ENA)
This journal article describes how children need quick and proper care during emergencies, but not all hospitals are ready to treat them. It explains that …
The Emergency Nurse's Role in Supporting Pediatric Readiness
This journal article describes how emergency nurses must be ready to care for children in the emergency department, even if they do not see many …
Optimizing Pediatric Patient Safety in the Emergency Care Setting
2022
· American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP),
· American College of Emergency Physicians,
· Emergency Nurses Association (ENA)
This journal article describes ways to make emergency care safer for children. It explains common risks kids face in emergency rooms and suggests steps hospitals …
The Management of Children and Youth With Pediatric Mental and Behavioral Health Emergencies - Technical Report
2023
· American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP),
· American College of Emergency Physicians,
· Emergency Nurses Association (ENA)
This journal article describes how to help children and teens who are having mental or behavioral health emergencies. It explains the best ways for doctors, …
Clinical Practice Guideline: Intranasal Medication Administration
This guideline describes how giving medicine through the nose (intranasal) can be a fast, safe, and painless way to help emergency patients when other methods …
Handoffs: Transitions of Care for Children in the Emergency Department
2016
· American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP),
· American College of Emergency Physicians,
· Emergency Nurses Association (ENA)
This article/policy statement, affirmed in 2020, explains how to safely transfer care of children in the emergency department using clear communication and teamwork. It lists …
Early Recognition of Sepsis in the Pediatric Patient
This topic brief discusses the importance of recognizing sepsis in pediatric patients. It is challenging due to varying vital sign ranges and limited protocols. Despite …