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Interview with Dr. Manish Shah, lead author, for the paper published in Prehospital Emergency Care

Simulation of nursing care for the pediatric patient in status epilepticus. Includes review of room and equipment set-up and IN medication administration.

Self-paced learning module on prehospital management of pediatric status epilepticus. You will be redirected to the OPENPediatrics website. To view the module, you will need to create an OPENPediatrics account.

Webinar on status epilepticus in children.

This guide was created through collaboration of EMS agency leadership, medical directors, pediatric emergency physicians, established EMS PECCs, and members of the Louisiana EMS for Children Advisory Board.

Preventative Health Amendments of 1984 provided the initial congressional authorization for the Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) Program, which was charged with supporting demonstration projects for the expansion and improvement of emergency medical services …

A historical timeline of the Emergency Medical Services for Children Program (through 2019).

This report defines problems and asks questions about the provision of emergency medical services to infants, children, and young adults, and seeks answers and solutions to major issues. Topics covered in the report: systems, education, …

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

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

Immunizations and the responsibility of the emergency nurse

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

Clinical Practice Guideline: In emergency department patients, what non-invasive blood pressure measurement techniques provide acceptable measurements throughout the lifespan?

Clinical Practice Guideline: What method of non-invasive body temperature measurement is the most accurate and precise for use in patients (newborn to adult) in the emergency department?

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.

The purpose of this topic brief is to provide information and resources to enhance the ability of emergency nurses to assess, minimize, and more effectively manage pain in the pediatric patient.

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 …

For performing triage, the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) The process who have completed a triage-specific educational program. Competency is an ongoing validation process that is part of safe practice in the ED.