Importance Adult trauma centers (ATCs) have been shown to decrease injury mortality and
morbidity in major trauma, but a synthesis of evidence for pediatric trauma centers (PTCs) is …

This work details the process of developing the updated field triage guideline, the supporting
evidence, and the final version of the 2021 National Guideline for the Field Triage of Injured …

Methods All ABP-certified pediatric subspecialties, along with other subspecialties providing
care for children that have representation within the Council of Pediatric Subspecialties …

Importance The National Pediatric Readiness Project assessment provides a
comprehensive evaluation of the readiness of US emergency departments (EDs) to care for …

Importance Emergency departments (EDs) with high pediatric readiness (coordination,
personnel, quality improvement, safety, policies, and equipment) are associated with lower …

Importance Emergency department (ED) pediatric readiness is associated with improved
survival among children. However, the association between geographic access to high …

Importance There is substantial variability among emergency departments (EDs) in their
readiness to care for acutely ill and injured children, including US trauma centers. While …

Importance Pediatric referral centers are increasingly using telemedicine to provide
consultations to help care for acutely ill children presenting to rural and community …

Importance Presentation to emergency departments (EDs) with high levels of pediatric
readiness is associated with improved pediatric survival. However, it is unclear whether …

BACKGROUND Injured children initially treated at trauma centers with high emergency
department (ED) pediatric readiness have improved survival. Centers with limited resources …