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Respiratory infection surge sounds a wake-up call for pediatric emergency care
From my work, I know that children have unique medical needs and require specialized care. I also know a child’s risk of dying from a life-threatening acute medical condition increases fourfold when an ED is not pediatric ready, meaning it does not have the “pediatric-specific champions, competencies, policies, equipment, and other resources needed to provide high-quality emergency care for children.”
Source: STAT News