Evaluation of Emergency Department Pediatric Readiness and Outcomes Among US Trauma Centers

• 2019

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• Craig Newgard; Amber Lin; Lenora Olson; Jennifer Cook; Marianne Gausche-Hill; Nathan Kuppermann
PMID: 34096991DOI: https://doi.org/10.1001/jamapediatrics.2021.1319

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This study looks at how well emergency departments are prepared to treat children in trauma centers across the United States. It describes how being ready for pediatric emergencies can affect the outcomes for young patients. The study finds that better preparedness leads to improved care and survival rates for injured children. By evaluating readiness, hospitals can make changes to improve their services and ensure that kids receive the best possible care during emergencies.

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Focus Area: Trauma

Audiences: Emergency Managers; Physicians; Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Health Services Accessibility; Patient Outcome Assessment; Pediatrics; Quality of Health Care; Trauma Centers; United States; Emergency Service, Hospital

Institutions: Oregon Health & Science University; University of Utah; Harbor-UCLA Medical Center; University of California, Davis

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