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The purpose of this summary is to highlight areas of conflict or controversy in current pediatric basic and advanced life support guidelines, outline solutions considered, and provide recommendations reached by consensus of the working group.

The purpose of this evidence-based guideline is to standardize care for children undergoing procedural sedation receiving minimal, moderate, or deep sedation for acute diagnostic, therapeutic or minor surgical procedures outside the OR at Texas Children’s …

This report was developed through a collaborative effort of the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry to offer pediatric providers updated information and guidance in delivering safe sedation to children.

The purpose of this guideline is to serve as a resource for practitioners who perform unscheduled procedural sedation regardless of location or patient age

Clinical practice guideline: needle related or minor procedural pain in pediatric patients. Is there evidence of pain and distress reduction in pediatric patients who receive analgesic or anxiolytic interventions

The American Academy of Pediatrics continues to support the development and implementation of immunization information systems, previously referred to as immunization registries, and other systems for the benefit of children, pediatricians, and their communities.

Immunizations and the responsibility of the emergency nurse

Pediatricians should work individually and collectively at the local, state, and national levels to ensure that all children without a valid contraindication receive all childhood immunizations on time

This tool was designed to complement and augment existing disaster resources, both pediatric-specific and general, rather than to serve solely as a stand-alone document. The relative importance assigned to any given consideration is unique to …

This Topic Brief addresses the need for pediatric surge planning and provides information for facilities converting from a standard operating capacity to a pediatric surge capacity.

Topic brief on advancements in detection and treatment of sepsis in the adult population have resulted in sepsis treatment protocols in emergency departments (EDs) across the country

The American Academy of Pediatrics and the American College of Emergency Physicians support advocacy for increased mental health resources, including improved pediatric mental health tools for the emergency department, increased mental health insurance coverage, and …

The report also addresses special issues related to mental illness in the ED, such as minority populations, children with special health care needs, and children’s mental health during and after disasters and trauma. This clinical …

It is well documented that many behavioral health patients in the emergency department (ED) waiting to be admitted have extended lengths of stay, sometimes days or even weeks due to a lack of available beds …

The Patient- and Family-Centered Care Assessment Tool is an instrument designed to assist the nursing professional with evaluating their ability and the emergency department’s readiness to care for pediatric patients and their families effectively.

Does family presence have a positive or negative influence on the patient, family, and staff during invasive procedures and resuscitation?

Resources on providing compassionate communication following the death of a pediatric patient

This revised technical report draws on previously published policy statements and reports, reviews the current literature, and describes the present state of practice and research regarding patient- and family-centered care for children in the emergency …

This article provides a review of the evidence regarding clinical communication in the pediatric setting, covering the spectrum from outpatient primary care consultation to death notification, and provides practical suggestions to improve communication with patients …

This statement gives guidelines to help the pediatrician provide such support. It describes the grief reactions that can be expected in family members after the death of a child. Ways of supporting family members are …