Provided as a sample resource to support development or review of local policies, procedures, or competencies.
Provides a structured framework to support competency validation in the assessment, stabilization, and management of pediatric traumatic brain injury in the emergency department (ED).
Focuses on early recognition, neurologic assessment, prevention of secondary brain injury, age-appropriate monitoring, imaging decision-making, family-centered care, and coordinated team-based interventions aligned with current pediatric trauma guidelines.
How to Use This Resource
Use to guide onboarding, annual skills validation, and ongoing competency for emergency department clinicians caring for children with suspected or confirmed TBI.
Incorporate into simulation, mock trauma scenarios, and interdisciplinary team training.
Apply to reinforce standardized assessment protocols, escalation pathways, and structured communication with patients, families, and care teams.
