A National US Survey of Pediatric Emergency Department Coronavirus Pandemic Preparedness
- Marc Auerbach; Kamal Abulebda; Anna Mary Bona; Lauren Falvo; Patrick Hughes; Michael Wagner
- Yale School of Medicine , Yale University , Indiana University , Riley Children's Health , Florida Atlantic University , Medical University of Vienna , The University of Queensland
This study conducted a survey among pediatric emergency departments (PEDs) in the United States to assess their preparedness for COVID-19. 25 out of 35 departments responded, with most experiencing a decrease in non-COVID patients. Changes were made in staffing, triage, and training protocols including personal protective equipment (PPE) use, airway management, and cardiac arrest. Video/teleconferencing and simulation training were common. The study highlights the need for ongoing research to improve preparedness for future pandemics.
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