Emergency department pediatric readiness of United States trauma centers in 2021: Trauma center facility characteristics and opportunities for improvement

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• Caroline Melhado; Katherine Remick; Amy Miskovic; Bhavin Patel; Hilary Hewes; Craig Newgard
PMID: 38736042DOI: https://doi.org/10.1097/ta.0000000000004387

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This journal article describes how well emergency departments in U.S. trauma centers are prepared to care for children in 2021. The study looks at different hospital features and finds that many centers could improve their readiness for treating kids during emergencies. It points out areas where hospitals can do better, such as having the right equipment and trained staff for pediatric care. The goal is to help hospitals be more prepared so that children get the best possible treatment when they need it most.

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Focus Area: Everyday Emergency

Audiences: Nurses; Physicians

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Bundles: Pediatric Readiness Studies

Keywords: Child Health Services; Trauma Centers; United States; Emergency Service, Hospital; Quality Improvement

Institutions: UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital; University of California San Francisco; University of Texas at Austin; American College of Surgeons; University of Utah; Intermountain Primary Children's Hospital

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