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.
Pediatric Education and Advocacy Kit (PEAK): Status Epilepticus
2022
· EMSC Innovation and Improvement Center (EIIC),
· Translating Emergency Knowledge for Kids (TREKK),
· SimBox
This toolkit focuses on status epilepticus, a severe type of seizure in children. It provides resources and educational materials to help healthcare providers manage these …
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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 …
Respiratory Syncytial Virus Disease Burden and Nirsevimab Effectiveness in Young Children From 2023-2024
2024
· Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),
· U.S. Public Health Service,
· University of Rochester,
· University of Cincinnati,
· Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center,
· Vanderbilt University,
· Texas Children's Hospital,
· Baylor College of Medicine,
· University of Washington,
· University of Pittsburgh,
· Children's Mercy Kansas City
This study looks at the impact of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in young children during the 2023-2024 season. It describes how two new RSV prevention …
2024 Virtual Summit: Fundamentals of Mass Violence Preparedness, Response, Recovery, and Resilience
2024
· National Center for Victims of Crime,
· National Mass Violence Center (NMVC),
· University of Pittsburgh,
· U.S. Department of Justice
The virtual summit held on July 17, 2024, was a groundbreaking event focused on preparing for, responding to, and recovering from mass violence incidents. Featuring …
Pandemic Influenza Preparedness Among Child Care Center Directors in 2008 and 2016
2017
· University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine,
· Mississippi State University,
· American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP),
· University of Pittsburgh
This study examined how prepared child care center directors were for pandemic influenza in 2008 and 2016. The survey found that readiness was low both …
Design for Implementation of a System-Level ICU Pandemic Surge Staffing Plan
2020
· University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine,
· University of Pittsburgh,
· University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
This article presents a plan to help hospitals manage more patients during pandemics like COVID-19. It explains how the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center created …
Pediatric Multisystem Trauma Checklist
This checklist is a guide for healthcare providers to help treat children with multiple injuries. It describes steps to assess and manage trauma in young …
Changes in the Management of Children with Brief Resolved Unexplained Events (BRUEs)
This article discusses changes in managing children with brief resolved unexplained events (BRUE), focusing on reduced hospitalization rates and the importance of clinical evaluation and …
Pediatric Emergency Preparedness for Mass Gatherings and Special Events
2004
· University of Pittsburgh
This article is about preparing for emergencies involving children at large events with over 1,000 people. It describes how nurses and health care providers play …
Asthma - TREKK Virtual Education Session
Asthma Virtual Education session, offered by the University of Manitoba and Translating Emergency Knowledge for Kids (TREKK), describes asthma, a condition that makes it hard …