Impact of individual components of emergency department pediatric readiness on pediatric mortality in US trauma centers

• 2023

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• Katherine Remick; McKenna Smith; Craig Newgard; Amber Lin; Hilary Hewes; Aaron Jensen
PMID: 36045493DOI: https://doi.org/10.1097/ta.0000000000003779

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This journal article describes how different parts of emergency department readiness can affect the survival rates of children in US trauma centers. The study looks at which specific steps or resources help lower the chances of death for injured kids. It finds that having trained staff, special equipment, and clear policies for treating children makes a big difference in saving lives. Improving these areas can help hospitals give better care to young patients during emergencies.

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Focus Area: Everyday Emergency

Audiences: Nurses; Physicians

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Bundles: Pediatric Readiness Studies

Keywords: Mortality; Trauma Centers; United States; Emergency Service, Hospital

Institutions: University of Texas at Austin; University of Utah; Oregon Health & Science University; UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital; University of California San Francisco; Rutgers University

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