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Poll: Many Americans Delay Emergency Care Over Boarding Concerns

A survey by the American College of Emergency Physicians reveals nearly half of U.S. adults worry they will have to wait many hours before admission or transfer.

CDC Recommends RSV Vaccine for Patients in Third Trimester

The agency says this solution should be administered to patients during weeks 32 through 36 of pregnancy to protect babies against the dangerous virus, both before and shortly after birth.

Was Child Brought to ED by EMS? Medication Dosages May Be Incorrect

ED personnel should ensure a good handoff report is received from EMS providers, and that the dose of any medications administered by EMS is recorded. ED personnel should be mindful in carrying out weight-based dosing calculations, and should follow recommendations of national guidelines.

Many Pediatric Patients Leave EDs Without Being Seen

As pediatric patients become more medically complex, inpatient pediatric beds across the country continue to consolidate, and pediatric EDs are expecting to see higher volumes of children. Healthcare leaders must build these considerations into their staffing and patient flow approaches if they hope to prevent more patients from leaving without before they are seen.

Managing Anaphylaxis in the Emergency Department

The incidence of anaphylaxis, a rapidly progressive and potentially fatal disease, is increasing and unfortunately common in children. It is imperative that all acute care providers are prepared to recognize, quickly treat, and ensure appropriate follow-up for these patients. The authors focus on anaphylaxis, its presentation, management, and disposition from the ED.

Attorneys Will Scrutinize ED Preparedness for Pediatric Emergencies

Litigation will center on training, experience, and facility resources.

More Support Needed for Pediatric Emergency Care Coordinators

Considering professional organizations view the pediatric emergency care coordinator role as essential to pediatric readiness in U.S. EDs, there is concern about health system commitment to the role, based on the results of a survey of the physicians and nurses serving in those positions.

Despite Some Progress, Pediatric Readiness Continues to Lag in Many EDs

EDs showed improvement on five of the six domains evaluated in the survey-based assessment, completed by the National Pediatric Readiness Project. However, there was a significant decline from the 2013 assessment regarding administration and coordination, a heavily weighted domain.

Improving Mental and Behavioral Health Among Young Patients

Three national organizations offer recommendations for managing children, adolescents, and young adults in medical facilities and in their communities.

Uncommon Diagnoses that Cannot Be Missed: An Update

There are a variety of uncommon pediatric conditions that, if not detected, may result in devastating consequences. The authors review and update the current standard of care for a variety of conditions, including necrotizing fasciitis, DRESS syndrome, Kawasaki disease, MIS-C, Lemierre's, and RPA.