Which preanalytic variables related to peripheral venous specimen collection and transportation decrease blood culture contamination? This CPG provides practice recommendations on the prevention of blood culture contamination before, during, and after the draw based on a systematic review and critical analysis of the literature.

This position statement discusses emergency alert codes, and the lack of standardization, miscommunication, and other outcomes surrounding the use of these alerts.

This topic brief provides information and resources on identifying, reporting, management of care and documenting physical child abuse in the emergency care setting.

This joint position statement outlines resources necessary for EDs to stand ready to care for children of all ages. 

This topic brief provides information and resources to enhance the ability of emergency nurses to assess, minimze and more effectively manage pain in the pediatric patient.

Pediatric patients cared for in emergency departments (EDs) are at high risk of medication errors for a variety of reasons. Read this joint position statement to review the discussion on medication safety in the ED.

This joint position statement discusses pediatric medication safety in the emergency department.

The Emergency Medical Services for Children Program, in collaboration with the Emergency Nurses Association and Society of Trauma Nurses, developed this updated Pediatric Interfacility Transfer Guide to help ED clinicians plan, prepare, and execute transfers for young patients.

This topic brief helps emergency nurses educate caregivers on misconceptions surrounding fever and fear of severe side effects which can lead to unnecessary clinic visits, lab testing and antipyretic and antimicrobial therapy.

This infographic can be used as supplemental discharge instructions for pediatric patients who have experienced a febrile seizure.