OPENPediatrics
The OPENPediatrics collection features selections from the OPENPediatrics website that are relevant to the scope of Resource Central.
Establishing Outcome-Driven Vital Signs Ranges For Children in the Prehospital Setting
2023
· Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital,
· Northwestern University,
· Pediatric Pandemic Network (PPN),
· University of Pittsburgh,
· University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine,
· Eastern Virginia Medical School,
· Massachusetts General Hospital,
· Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters
This article describes a study on setting vital sign ranges for children in emergency situations. It looks at heart rate, breathing rate, blood pressure, and …
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Pediatric Mental Health Boarding in US Emergency Departments, 2018-2022
2025
· Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital,
· Northwestern University,
· University of California San Francisco,
· Children's National Hospital,
· George Washington University,
· Seattle Children's Hospital,
· UH Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital,
· Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine,
· Pediatric Pandemic Network (PPN),
· Harbor-UCLA Medical Center,
· University of California, Los Angeles
This article describes how more children and teens in the US are staying longer in emergency departments because of mental health problems from 2018 to …
Comparison of Vital Sign Cutoffs to Identify Children With Major Trauma
2024
· Children's Hospital Los Angeles,
· Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital,
· Northwestern University,
· Pediatric Pandemic Network (PPN),
· University of Pittsburgh,
· University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine,
· University of Southern California,
· Eastern Virginia Medical School,
· Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters
This study compared different vital sign criteria to identify major trauma in children. It examined the effectiveness of Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) and Pediatric …
Telehealth in Pediatric Emergency Medicine
2021
· Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital,
· Northwestern University,
· Seattle Children's Hospital,
· UC Davis School of Medicine,
· University of Washington,
· Children's National Hospital,
· George Washington University
This article discusses using telehealth in pediatric emergency medicine. It describes how modern technology helps improve care for children in emergencies. The article explains how …
An Evidence-Based Guideline for Pediatric Prehospital Seizure Management Using GRADE Methodology
2014
· Baylor College of Medicine,
· Texas Children's Hospital,
· Columbia University,
· Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA),
· Northwestern University,
· Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital,
· Children's National Hospital
This article provides a guideline for managing seizures in children before they reach the hospital. It describes using blood sugar tests and non-IV methods like …
Pediatric Mental Health Emergency Department Visits From 2017 to 2022: A Multicenter Study
2024
· Northwestern University,
· University of Utah,
· Baylor College of Medicine,
· University of Cincinnati,
· Brown University,
· Children's National Hospital
This study looks at the number of children visiting emergency departments for mental health issues from 2017 to 2022. It describes how these visits have …
Initial Trauma Evaluation
2017
· OPENPediatrics
This video discusses pediatric trauma resuscitation, including how to perform the primary and secondary surveys and principles of teamwork. Dr. David Mooney discusses preparation, roles …
Basics of Pediatric Trauma Assessment and Management
2019
· OPENPediatrics
Dr. Michelle Niescierenko's lecture focuses on pediatric trauma assessment and management. She discusses the global burden of trauma, emphasizing road accidents in developing countries. The …
Respiratory Assessment
2017
· OPENPediatrics
This 28-minute video explains how healthcare workers should assess and monitor a patient's breathing. It describes the importance of hand hygiene and barrier precautions. The …
Recognizing Respiratory Distress
2016
· OPENPediatrics
This 17-minute video explains how to recognize respiratory distress in infants and children. It describes signs like fast breathing (tachypnea), nasal flaring, retractions, grunting, see-saw …