OPENPediatrics
The OPENPediatrics collection features selections from the OPENPediatrics website that are relevant to the scope of Resource Central.
Single Bruise Characteristics Associated With Abusive Versus Accidental Injury
2025
· Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital,
· Northwestern University,
· University of Louisville
This article (and video abstract) analyzes the TEN-4-FACESp bruising clinical decision rule (BCDR) screening tool for abuse in cases where a a young child has …
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A Cold Virus is Creating Crises for Pediatric Hospitals
The Hill's article discusses how a surge in respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) cases is overwhelming pediatric hospitals across the U.S. The virus, which primarily affects …
TEN-4-FACESp: Child Abuse Screening Tool
This video and infographic provide information and on TEN-4-FACESp, a clinical decision rule for identifying abuse in children under 4-years-old based on specific bruising locations. …
Disparities in Pharmacologic Restraint Use in Pediatric Emergency Departments
2023
· University of California San Francisco,
· Boston Children's Hospital,
· Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital,
· Harvard Medical School
This article and video abstract examine the use of pharmacologic restraints in pediatric emergency departments. In this study, the cohort of patients were 3- 21 …
Medical Complexity, Language Use, and Outcomes in the Pediatric ICU
This article examines how speaking a language other than English and having complex medical needs affect outcomes in the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU). It …
International Consensus Criteria for Pediatric Sepsis and Septic Shock
2024
· University of Zurich,
· The University of Queensland,
· University of Washington,
· Seattle Children's Hospital,
· Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital,
· Northwestern University
This article discusses new criteria for identifying sepsis and septic shock in children, called the Phoenix Sepsis Score. It was developed by experts using data …
How to Use an AED on a Child
This webpage provides a detailed guide on using an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) on a child in case of a cardiac emergency. It covers essential …
Using Hospital Incident Command Systems to Respond to the Pediatric Mental and Behavioral Health Crisis of the COVID-19 Pandemic
This article discusses how hospital incident command systems (HICS) were implemented to expand mental and behavioral healthcare (MBHC) services during the COVID-19 pandemic. Data on …
Safe Toys and Gifts for Kids
This webpage provides essential information on selecting safe toys and gifts for children. It covers the importance of age-appropriate toys, potential hazards to watch out …
Lurie Children's Child Injury Plausibility Assessment Support Tool (LCAST) - A New, Free App Available for Download
This screening tool is a free app that helps assess child injuries. It can be downloaded and used to evaluate whether a bruise is accidental …