EMSC Pediatric-Related News (Archives)

2009 |2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005

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• AHRQ Highlights Adverse Events in Pediatric ICUs (10/30/2009)

• National Commission on Children and Disasters Releases "Final" Interim Report (10/16/2009)

• CDC Publishes Report on Common Co-infections in H1N1 Fatalities (10/05/2009)

• HRSA Posts New Toolbox on Health IT for Children (10/02/2009)

• CDC Publishes Report on H1N1 Pediatric Deaths (9/11/2009)

• National Commission on Children and Disasters Releases "Draft" Interim Report (9/11/2009)

• Ten Year Study Reviews Delayed Diagnosis of Pediatric Trauma  (9/11/2009)

• FEMA Announces Creation of Children's Working Group (8/28/2009)

• NIAID to Begin H1N1 Vaccine Trials in Children (8/21/2009)

• CDC Issues Updated Guidance for School Response to H1N1 (8/21/2009)

• Study Evaluates Recognition of Strokes in Children (8/07/2009)

• CDC Article Identifies Potential H1N1 Complications in Children (7/31/2009)

• ISMP Highlights Potential Error in Broselow Tapes (7/29/2009)

• AAP Releases Policy Statement on Pedestrian Safety (7/27/2009)

• Study Examines Treatment of Traumatic Brain Injury in Children (7/20/2009)

• Joint Commission Conference to Focus on Pediatric Safety (6/19/2009)

• Study Highlights the Effect of Family Presence on Pediatric Resuscitations (6/16/2009)

• ARRA Stimulus Funds Available for EMS (6/12/2009)

• AAP Report Examines Children’s Health and Safety Legislation (5/29/2009)

• CDC Releases Interim Guidance for H1N1 in Children (5/15/2009)

• AHRQ Highlights Innovative Approach to Pediatric Emergency Care (5/08/2009)

• AHRQ to Host Children’s Public Health Emergency Preparedness Webcast (4/22/2009)

• DHHS Establishes New Emergency Care Coordination Center (4/22/2009)

• AAP Publishes News Article Promoting Revised Field Treatment Guidelines (4/10/2009)

• ODHPHP Seeks Comments for Healthy People 2020 (4/03/2009)

• IOM Seeks Recommendations for Comparative Effectiveness Research Priorities (3/27/2009)

• NASEMSO Releases EMS Education Information (3/27/2009)

• AHRQ Issues Recommendations for Safeguarding Children In Emergencies (3/20/2009)

• Reduced Air Pollution Leads to Improved Breathing in Asthmatic Children (3/06/2009)

• Study Indicates Lead Poisoning in Children Decreasing (3/06/2009)

• Study Indicates Cell Phones May Distract Child Pedestrians (2/20/2009)

• IOM Plans Workshop on Progress Made in Emergency Care (2/13/2009)

• Study Finds Psychotic Symptoms in Children Associated with ADHD Medication (2/13/2009)

• Study Suggests Parental Support Reduces Risk of Child Maltreatment (2/13/2009)

• National EMS Education Standards Now Available (2/06/2009)

• HRSA Releases New CSHCN Grant (2/06/2009)

• Georgetown University Posts New Webpage on Unexpected Infant/Child Death for First Responders (1/29/2009)

• Children Lacking a Usual Source of Health Care Face Unmet Needs (1/29/2009)

• Study Links Childhood Trauma to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (1/22/2009)

• New York DOH Releases Pediatric/Obstetrical Emergency Planning Guide (1/15/2009)

• Updated Recommendations Increases the Number of Children to be Vaccinated (1/08/2009)

• HHS Issues Guidance for Use and Stockpiling of Drugs to Combat Pandemic Influenza (1/08/2009)

Archived Articles for 2008

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• AAP Study Assesses Complementary Alternative Medicine for Children (12/19/2008)

• Dr. Joseph Wright Appointed to FDA’s Pediatric Advisory Committee (12/12/2008)

• ACEP Releases Report on States’ Emergency Care (12/12/2008)

• Poisoning Remains Threat to Children’s Health (12/05/2008)

• Survey Indicates Vaccine Profit Margin Concerns Doctors (12/05/2008)

• ENA Report Ranks Traffic Safety Laws (11/21/2008)

• MCHB DataSpeak Series Focuses on Health Behaviors of School-Aged Children (11/21/2008)

• AAP Calls for Children to Receive Influenza Vaccine (11/06/2008)

• Study Indicates Earlier Vaccinations for Whooping Cough Could Reduce Illness (11/06/2008)

• Anesthesia May Pose Risk to Young Children (10/31/2008)

• FDA Releases Statement Regarding Voluntary Change of Cough and Cold Medication Warnings  (10/31/2008)

• Study Finds 3 Million Children Have Food or Digestive Allergies (10/24/08)

• CDC Program Offers Resources for EMS Officials (10/16/08)

• Samples of Prescription Medication May Pose Threat for Children (10/09/08)

• FEMA Makes Award for Equipment and Training to Smaller Emergency Response Agencies (10/09/08)

• National ED Data Coming to HCUP6 (10/02/08)

• National Child Health Day is Monday, October 6 (09/19/08)

• Non-profit EMS Agencies Eligible to Apply for HeartRescue Grants (09/19/08)

• Cognitive Behavior Therapy Effective for Treating Trauma Symptoms in Children and Teens (09/12/08)

• Study Shows that ACGME Work Hour Limits for Resident Physicians Do Not Reduce Errors (09/04/2008)

• NIH Offers New Pediatric Research Resource for Parents (08/22/2008)

• AHA Supports Use of Ambulatory Monitoring of Children with Suspected Hypertension (08/15/2008)

• EMS Study Tour to Visit Ambulance Services Across the Western U.S (08/08/2008)

• AHA Issues Guidelines for Management of Stroke in Children (07/24/2008)

• NHTSA Announces Dates for National Child Passenger Safety Week (07/24/2008)

• CDC Report finds Fewer Kids Suffering from Rotavirus (07/24/2008)

• CDC Posts SUIDS Training Material (07/17/2008)
• New AHRQ Report Reveals that Low-income Children More Likely to Visit ED (06/19/2008)

• AAP to Offer Neonatal/Pediatric Critical Care Transport Medicine Course (06/12/2008)

• New Guide for Establishing a Patient Safety Advisory Council Now Available (06/05/2008)

• ACEP Releases Report on Boarding Patients in the ED (05/22/2008)

• New Study Evaluates Drug-Related Harm among Hospitalized Children (05/16/2008)

• Joint Commission Recommends Ways to Prevent Medication Errors in Kids(05/01/2008)

• MCHB Releases Grants Data: EMSC Performance Measure Data to be Available Soon(05/01/2008)

• New Pediatric Policy Statement Receives Endorsement(04/17/2008)

• ACEP Releases Clinical Policy on Pediatric ED Sedation(03/20/2008)

• IOM Recommends New National Program to Evaluate Effectiveness of Health Care Products and Services (03/10/2008)

• DHS Announces 2008 Preparedness Grant Program (03/10/2008)

• CDC Releases New Report on the Public Health Emergency Preparedness (02/29/2008)

• CDC’s Injury Center to Release “Choking Game” Article (02/21/2008)

• AAP Disaster Preparedness Advisory Council to Develop Strategic Plan (02/07/2008)

• New York City Health Department Warns Parents to Keep Camphor Products Away from Children (01/25/2008)

• NRC’s Joseph Wright, MD, MPH, Named to National EMS Advisory Council (01/18/2008)

• FDA Releases Recommendations Regarding Use of Over-the-Counter Cough and Cold Products (01/18/2008)

• Medicaid Reimbursement for Car Seats Is Cost-Effective Health Policy (01/18/2008)

Archived Articles for 2007

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• Article of Interest: Meeting Children’s Mental Health Needs (11/20/2007)

• Adult Automated External Defibrillators Can Save Children’s Lives Too (11/17/2007)

• TFAH Releases Report on Pandemic Flu and Children (11/17/2007)

• House Passes Kids in Disasters Bill (11/17/2007)

• NICHQ Announces New Pediatric Audio-Conference Opportunity (10/31/2007)

• Largest Study of United States Children Readies for Launch (10/30/2007)

• U.S. Emergency Services Not Prepared to Care for Children in Disaster (10/29/2007)

• Rhinoviruses Associated with Numerous Hospitalizations of Children Younger Than 5 Years (09/30/2007)

• Many Children Treated at Pediatric Hospitals Receive At Least One “Off-Label” Medication (09/28/2007)

• AHRQ and FDA to Collaborate in Largest Study Ever of Possible Heart Risks with ADHD Medications (09/28/2007)

• Study on Pediatric Psychiatric Referrals Published (09/15/2007)

• NHTSA Posts Findings from First-ever Survey on Booster Seat Use (09/03/2007)

• HHS Announces $896.7 Million in Funding to States for Public Health Preparedness and Emergency Response (08/28/2007)

• MMWR QuickStats: Hospitalization for Respiratory Diseases Among Children (08/20/2007)
  Reprinted from the July 20, 2007, issue of Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.

• NH Mental Health Professionals to Be Trained to Provide Trauma Care to Kids (08/03/2007)

• PA Releases New Statewide BLS/ALS Protocols; Both Highlight Pediatrics (07/30/2007)

• Revised Peds EM Teaching Tools Available for Order (07/19/2007)

• Pediatric Preparedness Implementation Kit for Hospitals Now Available Via Web (07/05/2007)

• NIH Outlines Plans for Study of Pediatric Seizures (07/01/2007)

• E-Newsletter Focuses on Peds; Includes Articles by EMSC Colleagues (06/08/2007)

• NAEMSE Releases Draft EMS Education Standards, Grantee Comments Encouraged (06/08/2007)

• Small Infants Have Greater Survival Rate in High-Level Intensive Care Facilities (06/08/2007)

• GAO Releases Testimony on Schools Emergency Management Preparedness (05/24/2007)

• GAO Releases Pediatric Drug Research Report(05/24/2007)

• Vermont Ranked Number One In Reduction in Childhood Unintentional Injury Deaths (05/17/2007)

• New Bill Would Fund Development of Pediatric Quality-of-Care Measures (05/12/2007)

• EDs with Physician Residents Are Less Effective In Determining Which Children Require Hospital Admission (05/05/2007)

• A Color-coded Tape Helps EMTs Calculate Correct Epinephrine Dose for Children In Cardiopulmonary Arrest (05/04/2007)

• Study Findings: Family Members Do Not Disrupt Care When Present During Invasive Procedures (04/04/2007)

• NCROI Issues Report on Coping with Disasters for Children (04/04/2007)

• NHTSA-funded Paper Published on Determining Cost of An EMS System (03/15/2007)

• Comprehensive Manual Targeting CDR Teams Now Available (03/15/2007)

• NIHCM Releases Issue Paper on Reducing Health Disparities Among Children (03/15/2007)

• NAEMSP Releases Position Paper on Intraosseous Vascular Access (02/21/2007)

• National EMS Advisory Council Seeks Membership Nominations (02/07/2007)

• Now Available: New Edition of Guidelines for Air and Ground Transport of Neonatal and Pediatric Patients (01/24/2007)

• Infant Safety Seat Study Recalled (01/24/2007)

• $1.4 Million Available to Fund Mental Health Programs for Children and Adolescents (01/03/2007)

• CSN Releases Publications on Cost-Saving Facts (01/03/2007)

Archived Articles for 2006

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• New Disaster-Preparedness Resource Provides Valuable Information for Pediatricians and Emergency Response Planners (11/14/2006)

• AAP/ACEP Release Policy Statement on Family-Centered Care (11/14/2006)

• Now Available: Web-Based Resource on Children with Special Health Care Needs (10/25/2006)

• New Online Manual Released to Help Children with Developmental/ Behavioral Problems (10/25/2006)

• MCHB Announces HTPC Funding Opportunity (10/18/2006)

• Lessons Learned Web Site Launches School Emergency Planning Page (10/11/2006)

• NEJM Interviews Kellerman on Crisis in Emergency Care (10/04/2006)

• SAMHSA and Ad Council Launch New Ads to Offer Mental Health Services to Hurricane Survivors, Including Children (09/06/2006)

• Anthrax in Children Difficult to Detect and Treat, New Report Finds (08/29/2006)

• NHTSA Releases Results of "Ease of Use" Child Safety Seat Survey (08/09/2006)

• NCHS QuickStats: U.S. Infant Mortality Rates Decline (06/28/2006)

• Research Publication on Pediatric Spleen Injury Available for Download (05/24/2006)

• MMWR Update: Multistate Outbreak of Mumps (05/24/2006)

• MCHB Releases National Survey of Children with Special Health Care Needs (03/10/2006)

• New Video Shows Clinicians How to Treat Children Exposed to Chemicals Used in Bioterrorist Attacks (02/10/2006)

• AAP Releases Policy Statement on Pediatricians’ Role in Rural EMS (02/10/2006)

• NICHD Alerts Parents to Winter SIDS Risk and Updated AAP Recommendations (02/10/2006)

Archived Articles for 2005

• AHA Announces Availability of CPR Anytime for Family and Friends (11/30/2005)

• NHTSA Releases Older-Child Passenger Safety Progress Report (11/30/2005)

• Children Involved in Crashes Should be Monitored for Acute Stress Symptoms Regardless of Injury (11/30/2005)