Optimizing Pediatric Patient Safety in the Emergency Care Setting

• 2022

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• Madeline Joseph; Prashant Mahajan; Sally Snow; Brandon Ku; Mohsen Saidinejad
PMID: 36189490DOI: https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2022-059673

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This journal article describes ways to make emergency care safer for children. It explains common risks kids face in emergency rooms and suggests steps hospitals can take to prevent mistakes. These include better staff training, using checklists, improving teamwork, and making sure equipment is the right size for children. It also highlights the importance of good communication with families and between medical teams to keep young patients safe during emergencies.

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Focus Area: Everyday Emergency

Audiences: Nurses; Physicians

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Bundles: Pediatric Readiness Studies

Keywords: Child; Emergency Medical Services; Pediatrics; Risk Management; Safety Management; Emergency Service, Hospital; Patient Safety; Quality Improvement

Institutions: American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP); American College of Emergency Physicians; Emergency Nurses Association (ENA)

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