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Impact of individual components of emergency department pediatric readiness on pediatric mortality in US trauma centers
2023
· University of Texas at Austin,
· University of Utah,
· Oregon Health & Science University,
· UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital,
· University of California San Francisco,
· Rutgers University
This journal article describes how different parts of emergency department readiness can affect the survival rates of children in US trauma centers. The study looks …
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Timing and causes of death to 1 year among children presenting to emergency departments
2024
· University of Utah,
· Oregon Health & Science University,
· Indiana University,
· Orlando Regional Medical Center
This journal article describes when and why children die within one year after going to emergency departments. The study looks at the timing of deaths …
Seattle Children’s High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC) Policy
2022
· Seattle Children's Hospital
The document describes how to safely use High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC) for children needing extra breathing support at Seattle Children’s Hospital. It explains when …
Disaster Exposure and Mental Health Among Puerto Rican Teachers After Hurricane Maria
2023
· University of Washington,
· Medical University of South Carolina,
· University of Mississippi
The article describes how Hurricane Maria affected the mental health of teachers in Puerto Rico. Many teachers faced stress, anxiety, and other mental health problems …
Changes in Pediatric Inpatient Capabilities and Emergency Department Pediatric Readiness
2025
· University of California San Francisco,
· University of Texas at Austin,
· University of Utah
This research article describes how many hospitals in the US have lost special units for children between 2013 and 2021. Hospitals that lost these pediatric …
Pediatric Emergency Care Coordinator Workforce: A Survey Study
2023
· University of California San Francisco,
· Boston Children's Hospital,
· University of Texas at Austin,
· University of Utah,
· Emergency Medical Services Agency Los Angeles County,
· University of California, Los Angeles
The study looks at the role of Pediatric Emergency Care Coordinators (PECCs) in hospitals. It describes how PECCs help improve emergency care for children by …
Weather-Related Pediatric Fatalities in the United States: 2001 to 2021
2025
· University of California San Francisco,
· University of Louisville,
· Norton Children's Hospital,
· University of Utah
This study analyzes pediatric fatalities related to weather events in the US over the past 21 years. It found that weather events were associated with …
Pediatric Emergency Medicine Disaster Simulation Curriculum: The 5-Minute Trauma Assessment for Pediatric Residents (TRAP-5)
2020
· University of Washington
This study presents a simulation-based curriculum, created for pediatric residents to practice rapid trauma assessment skills. The curriculum involves scenarios with manikins portraying injured 5-year-olds. …
Medication and Fluid Management of Pediatric Sepsis and Septic Shock
This article describes how to treat children with sepsis and septic shock using medicines and fluids. It explains the importance of giving fluids early, choosing …
ImPACTS (Improving Pediatric Acute Care Through Simulation)
· Improving Pediatric Acute Care Through Simulation (ImPACTS),
· Yale New Haven Health System,
· Seattle Children's Hospital,
· Riley Children's Health
This webpage describes ImPACTS, a program that uses simulation to help doctors and nurses improve how they care for sick children in emergencies. The goal …