OPENPediatrics
The OPENPediatrics collection features selections from the OPENPediatrics website that are relevant to the scope of Resource Central.
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 …
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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 …
Monkeypox: What Parents Need to Know
The interview provides important information for parents about monkeypox. It describes what monkeypox is, how it spreads, and the symptoms to watch for in children. …
Postacute Sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 in Children
2024
· Children's Hospital Colorado,
· New York University,
· Children's Hospital Los Angeles,
· University of Southern California,
· Children's Hospital of Philadelphia,
· Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center,
· University of Cincinnati,
· Nemours Children's Health,
· Columbia University,
· Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital,
· University of California, San Diego
The article is about the effects of COVID-19 on children after they recover from the virus. It describes how some kids experience ongoing symptoms, known …
Use of Strategic National Stockpile [SNS] Ventilators in the Pediatric Patient Instructional Guidelines with Training Scenarios
2010
· Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital,
· Illinois EMS for Children (EMSC),
· Illinois Department of Public Health
This document provides guidelines for using ventilators from the Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) for pediatric patients. It describes how to operate these ventilators safely and …
Pediatric Decontamination Checklist
The Pediatric Decontamination Checklist is a guide for safely cleaning children during emergencies involving hazardous materials. It describes steps to prepare and set up decontamination …