Death of a child in the emergency department

Pediatrics. 2014 Jul;134(1):198-201. doi: 10.1542/peds.2014-1245.

Abstract

The American Academy of Pediatrics, American College of Emergency Physicians, and Emergency Nurses Association have collaborated to identify practices and principles to guide the care of children, families, and staff in the challenging and uncommon event of the death of a child in the emergency department in this policy statement and in an accompanying technical report.

Keywords: child; death; emergency department; nurse; pediatrician.

Publication types

  • Practice Guideline

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Death*
  • Emergencies*
  • Emergency Service, Hospital*
  • Humans