Preparedness for Pediatric Offices Emergencies: A Multicenter, Simulation-based Study

• 2021

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• Kamal Abulebda; Matthew Yuknis; Travis Whitfill; Erin Montgomery; Kellie Pearson; Rosa Rousseau
PMID: 34433688DOI: https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2020-038463

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This article and video abstract look at how ready pediatric offices are for emergencies. It describes a multicenter, simulation-based approach to measure this readiness. The research found differences in how well these offices follow the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Policy Statement and handle emergency situations during simulations. The findings suggest that not all pediatric offices are equally prepared for emergencies, highlighting the need for improvement in some areas to ensure better care during real-life situations. Links to more resources and videos related to the study are provided for further information.

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Focus Area: Everyday Emergency

Audiences: Emergency Managers; Physicians

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Emergency Medicine; Office Visits; Pediatrics; United States; Guideline Adherence; Pediatric Emergency Medicine; Simulation Training

Institutions: Indiana University; Riley Children's Health; Yale University; Inova Fairfax Medical Center

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