Pediatric Pandemic Network
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Disaster Preparedness in Neonatal Intensive Care Units
This article focuses on disaster preparedness in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs). It describes how disasters, like hurricanes and pandemics, can threaten vulnerable newborns who …
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Measles - Red Book Online
This book chapter is on measles, a highly contagious viral disease. It describes symptoms like fever, cough, and rash. Complications can include pneumonia and encephalitis. …
Joint Policy Statement - Guidelines for Care of Children in the Emergency Department
This joint policy statement outlines recommendations for the care of children in foster care, addressing health, developmental, and psychosocial needs. It emphasizes the importance of …
Transporting Children With Special Health Care Needs
This policy statement provides guidance on safely transporting children with special health care needs. It describes the importance of using proper car seats and restraints …
Providing Psychosocial Support to Children and Families in the Aftermath of Disasters and Crises
This report offers guidance for helping children cope after disasters. It describes how disasters can affect children's mental health, causing stress, anxiety, or depression. Pediatricians …
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 …
Access to Critical Health Information for Children During Emergencies: Emergency Information Forms and Beyond
This policy statement addresses the access to important health information for children during emergencies. The article highlights the use of Emergency Information Forms (EIFs) and …
Radiation Disasters and Children
This article highlights the importance of pediatricians being prepared for radiation disasters, emphasizing the specific medical needs of children. It discusses various scenarios like nuclear …
Suicide and Suicide Risk in Adolescents
2024
· American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP),
· The South Bend Clinic,
· Temple University,
· Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital,
· Colorado State University,
· Children's Hospital Colorado
This clinical report is about suicide and the risk of suicide in teenagers. It describes how important it is to understand the warning signs and …
Supporting the Grieving Child and Family: Clinical Report
This article offers practical guidance for talking to children about death, recognizing common reactions like guilt and shame, understanding the impact of secondary losses, and …