Title

Pediatric Care in the Emergency Department

Authoring Organization

American Academy of Pediatrics

Publication Month/Year

December 1, 2018

Last Updated Month/Year

October 5, 2022

Document Type

Guideline

External Publication Status

Published

Country of Publication

US

Document Objectives

We outline the resources necessary for EDs to stand ready to care for children of all ages

Target Patient Population

Children who seek emergency care

Inclusion Criteria

Male, Female, Adolescent, Child, Infant

Health Care Settings

Emergency care

Intended Users

Nurse, nurse practitioner, physician, physician assistant

Scope

Assessment and screening, Management

Diseases/Conditions (MeSH)

D010372 - Pediatrics, D000070316 - Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Keywords

pediatric, emergency medicine

Source Citation

Pediatrics November 2018, 142 (5) e20182459; DOI: https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2018-2459