Pediatric Pandemic Network
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Pandemic Planning, Response, and Recovery for Pediatricians: A Focus on Health Equity and Social Determinants of Health
This article focuses on how the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted health inequities, especially affecting children from minority groups. It describes the importance of including health equity …
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Statewide Pediatric Facility Recognition Programs and Their Association with Pediatric Readiness in Emergency Departments in the United States
2020
· Yale University,
· Dell Children's Medical Center,
· University of Utah,
· University of Texas at Austin,
· George Washington University,
· Children's National Hospital,
· Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
This article describes how statewide programs recognize hospitals that are ready to care for children in emergencies. These programs help emergency departments improve their ability …
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Clinician Perspectives on the Pediatric Observation Priority Score (POPS)
2025
· Children's National Hospital,
· George Washington University,
· Howard University,
· University of Leicester
This article examines EMS clinicians' views on the Pediatric Observation Priority Score (POPS). It describes how POPS helps in assessing children's health during emergencies. Clinicians …
“Death is Not a Dirty Word:” A Qualitative Study of Emergency Clinician End-Of-Life Communication
The study titled "Death is Not a Dirty Word" explores how emergency doctors and nurses talk about end-of-life care. It describes interviews with pediatric emergency …
Equitable Access to RSV Prevention: Challenges and Opportunities With Nirsevimab's Rollout
This editorial discusses challenges in achieving equal access to RSV prevention. This includes providing affordable vaccines, educating communities on prevention strategies, and implementing policies that …
Going Viral: Adapting to Pediatric Surge During the H1N1 Pandemic
2013
· Boston Children's Hospital,
· Harvard Medical School,
· Children's National Hospital,
· George Washington University,
· University of Michigan,
· University of Pittsburgh,
· Children's Hospital Los Angeles,
· University of Southern California,
· Yale University
This study evaluated hospital and emergency department (ED) pediatric surge strategies and compliance with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines during the 2009 …
Decontamination of the Pediatric Patient
This article discusses current guidelines for decontamination procedures for chemical, biological, and radiologic exposures, focusing on pediatric-specific considerations. There has been a rise in global …
An Assessment of Pediatric Resident Disaster Preparedness for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
This study assessed the level of neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) disaster preparedness among pediatric residents in a children's hospital. Based on survey feedback from …
Pediatric Considerations Before, During, and After Radiological or Nuclear Emergencies
2018
· Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),
· Emory University,
· George Washington University
This article focuses on how children are affected by radiation during nuclear or radiological emergencies. It describes that kids can be more exposed to radiation …
A Skill Set for Supporting Displaced Children in Psychological Recovery After Disasters
2017
· University of Oklahoma,
· Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University,
· National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN),
· George Washington University
This review examines intervention practices for helping displaced children, adolescents, and families after natural disasters. It emphasizes enhancing youth resilience, building social connections, and coping …