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AAP updates office preparedness guidance for pediatric emergencies

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Research area:MedicineEmergency MedicineEmergency and Acute Care Studies

What the study found

The policy statement says medical offices that care for children and adolescents can prepare for pediatric emergencies, even though these events are not common. It also says offices should tailor planning to their location, setting, patient population, and distance from an emergency department or hospital.

Why the authors say this matters

The authors suggest this matters because offices vary, so an individualized approach is needed for emergency readiness. The study indicates the policy statement and companion technical report can be used as a guide for creating that approach.

What the researchers tested

This is a policy statement that updates the American Academy of Pediatrics' 2007 guideline on preparation for emergencies in pediatric offices. It refers readers to a companion technical report for explanations and evidence, and to an accompanying checklist for assessing readiness.

What worked and what didn't

The abstract does not report experimental results or compare different interventions. It states that the updated recommendations are meant to guide offices in preparing for emergencies, including both primary care and subspecialty practices.

What to keep in mind

The abstract does not describe specific outcome data, limitations, or which recommendations are most effective. It also does not provide details of the checklist or the technical report beyond noting that they exist.

Key points

  • Pediatric emergencies are uncommon, but the policy statement says offices that care for children can prepare for them.
  • Preparation should be individualized based on office location, setting, patient population, and distance to emergency care.
  • The statement updates the American Academy of Pediatrics' 2007 guidance on office emergency preparedness.
  • A companion technical report provides explanations and evidence, and an accompanying checklist summarizes readiness steps.
  • The abstract does not report trial results, comparisons, or specific measured outcomes.

Disclosure

Research title:
AAP updates office preparedness guidance for pediatric emergencies
Authors:
Patricia Cantrell, Jennifer Hoffmann, Matthew Yuknis, David Mathison, Lisa Kafer, Alisa Skatrud, Jesse M. Hackell, Yvette Almendarez, Patricia E. Cantrell, Carolyn Cleary, Elizabeth Hawse, Lisa Kafer, Seth Kaplan, Tomitra Latimer, Robert Wiskind, Alisa Skatrud, Toni Gross, Sylvia Owusu‐Ansah, Kerry Caperell, Jennifer Hoffmann, Jennifer E. McCain, Christian D. Pulcini, Mohsen Saidinejad, David Schnadower, Caleb E. Ward, Muhammad Waseem, Section on Urgent Care Medicine, John Joseph Santos, Danielle Casher, Jennifer M. Collier-Madon, Jennifer K. Johnson, David J. Mathison, Amanda R. Nedved, Amy E. Pattishall
Institutions:
Colorado Permanente Medical Group, Lurie Children's Hospital, Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University, Riley Hospital for Children, Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis, North Shore Diabetes and Endocrine Associates, University Children’s Hospital Bern, Laboratoire d'Informatique Algorithmique: Fondements et Applications
Publication date:
2026-04-20
DOI:
10.1542/peds.2026-076621
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