Translating Emergency Knowledge for Kids (TREKK)
The Translating Emergency Knowledge for Kids (TREKK) collection features selections from the TREKK website that are relevant to the scope of Resource Central.
Fact Sheet: Aerosol Generating Medical Procedure (AGMP)
The fact sheet on Aerosol Generating Medical Procedures (AGMP) is part of the Translating Emergency Knowledge for Kids initiative. It describes important information about medical …
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Impact of Prehospital Pain Management on Emergency Department Management of Injured Children
2023
· Hofstra University,
· University of Colorado,
· Nationwide Children's Hospital,
· The Ohio State University,
· Medical College of Wisconsin,
· Baylor College of Medicine
This article describes how giving pain medicine to injured children before they reach the hospital can affect their care in the emergency department. The study …
Bottom Line Recommendations: Intussusception
The document describes intussusception, a condition where part of the intestine slides into an adjacent section, often affecting young children. Symptoms include severe abdominal pain, …
Video: Meningitis: Lumbar Puncture in Pediatrics
The video describes how to perform a lumbar puncture on children with meningitis. It describes the procedure and its importance in diagnosing and treating meningitis. …
Bottom Line Recommendations: Fractures
The document provides guidelines for diagnosing and managing fractures in children. It describes how to manage pain, assess injuries, and use x-rays for diagnosis. It …
Parent & Family Resources: Febrile Seizures
The video describes febrile seizures, which are convulsions with a fever in children. It describes how the child may twitch, jerk, or become stiff for …
Bottom Line Recommendations: Concussion
The document provides guidelines for diagnosing and managing concussions in children. It describes symptoms like headaches, dizziness, and confusion. Initial assessments include medical history and …
Bottom Line Recommendations: Bronchiolitis
The document provides key recommendations for diagnosing and treating bronchiolitis in children. It describes that bronchiolitis is a common viral illness affecting young children, especially …
Order Set: Severe Asthma
The document is an order set for treating severe asthma in emergency departments. It describes initial and second-hour treatments, including medications like salbutamol, ipratropium, steroids, …
Asthma: Severe Asthma Exacerbation
The document provides a guide for healthcare professionals on managing severe asthma in children over 12 months old. It describes the use of medications like …