Defining Pediatric Trauma Center Resource Utilization: Multidisciplinary Consensus-Based Criteria from the Pediatric Trauma Society
2023
· Johns Hopkins University,
· Pediatric Pandemic Network (PPN),
· Seattle Children's Hospital,
· University of California San Francisco,
· Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital,
· Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center,
· University of Buffalo
Background: Pediatric trauma triage and transfer decisions should incorporate the likelihood that an injured child will require pediatric trauma center (PTC) resources. Resource utilization may …
Locally Acquired Malaria Cases Identified in the U.S.
This blog post discusses the identification of five malaria cases in the United States in 2023 and describes how to diagnose and prevent malaria.
Facts about Candida auris in children
This blog post describes Candida auris, a fungus that primarily impacts adults but can also occur in children.
Disaster Networking Collaborative Session Playlist
The Disaster Networking Collaborative (DNC) was convened from September 2023 to June 2024. View collaborative session recordings or slides here. The goal of the Disaster …
Notorious RSV
This "Ready. Prep. Go! Podcast" features a conversation with Daniel Dodson, MD, MS, a pediatric infectious disease specialist, highlighted the need for strategic allocation of …
Suicidality & Self-Harm in Children and Adolescents: The Emergency Care Impact
Suicidality and self-harm (S/SH) rates in the pediatric population are increasing at alarming rates and the emergency care system has become a safety net for …
The hospital costs of high emergency department pediatric readiness
2024
· Pediatric Pandemic Network (PPN),
· EMSC Innovation and Improvement Center (EIIC),
· University of Texas at Austin,
· Harbor-UCLA Medical Center,
· Oregon Health & Science University,
· Stanford Medicine,
· University of California San Francisco
This study quantified the annual hospital cost of Emergency Departments (EDs) to achieve and maintain Hospital Pediatric Readiness (HPR). It is the first to assess …
Extreme Weather and Healthcare – Are you Ready for a Burn Disaster?
2024
· Pediatric Pandemic Network (PPN),
· Western Regional Alliance for Pediatric Emergency Management (WRAP-EM),
· University of Utah Health
The document discusses the impact of extreme weather events on healthcare systems, focusing on burn disasters. It outlines preparedness strategies for hospitals, emphasizing planning, resources, …
Recent Increase in Meningococcal Disease in the United States
The website discusses the recent rise in cases of meningococcal disease in the United States. It highlights the importance of early detection and treatment to …
Family-Centered and Trauma-Informed Support (FACETS) in Pediatric Resuscitation
2024
· Children's Hospital of Philadelphia,
· Pediatric Pandemic Network (PPN),
· Yale School of Medicine,
· Yale University
Following this course, the learner will be able to:
* Summarize evidence regarding the impact of family-centered care during pediatric resuscitation on patient care and …