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Pediatric palliative care is specialized medical care that is family centered. This type of care is not limited to end-of-life situations and can be initiated at the time of diagnosis and continue throughout the course of the illness, whether the child is receiving curative treatment, life-prolonging care, or comfort care. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ddYsvHvV Key benefits of pediatric palliative care include: Symptom Management: Managing and alleviating the symptoms and side effects of the illness and its treatments, such as pain, nausea, and fatigue. Communications and Decision-Making: Facilitating open and honest conversations among the healthcare team, the child, and the family to help them make informed decisions about the child’s care. Emotional and Psychosocial Support: Providing emotional and psychosocial support to the child and their family to help them cope with the challenges of the child’s illness, addressing grief, anxiety, and other emotional needs. Coordination of Care: Coordinating care among different healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care and that all aspects of the child’s well-being are being addressed. Respite Care: Offering respite care to give family members a break from caregiving responsibilities. Spiritual Support: Addressing the spiritual and existential challenges and concerns of the child and family, respecting their cultural and religious beliefs. #pediatric #palliativecare #pedpc

Did you know nearly 350,000 children are transferred between hospitals each year? Learn how to safely and effectively transfer pediatric patients through the new Pediatric Interfacility Transfer Guide: https://bit.ly/3yVmZ9D

In honor of National Pediatric Transplant Week, we’re shining a spotlight on Yang, a caregiver to her son, Justin. Throughout Justin’s transplant 20+ year journey, Yang has been his unwavering advocate, guiding him through the transition from pediatric to adult care. Recognizing the ongoing nature of Justin's chronic condition, she embraces her role as his advocate for life. Yang also emphasizes the importance of caring for oneself as a caregiver, which is often overlooked despite their vital role in the transplant process. Dive into Yang’s story below to gain insight into the journey of a caregiver navigating pediatric transplant care. https://lnkd.in/dyAXmv6f

On #WorldSepsisDay, we highlight the critical importance of timely recognition and treatment of sepsis. Early intervention can save lives, especially in children, where every moment counts. Through the Children’s Hospital Association’s Improving Pediatric Sepsis Outcomes Collaborative, we at Boston Children's Hospital have worked to improve sepsis outcomes and ensure better care for all children. Let’s continue to work together to #stampoutsepsis

We’re honored to have helped Children's Hospital of Orange County and Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego come together in the largest merger of freestanding children’s hospitals. These leading hospitals are now poised to bring the most advanced care to children across Southern California and advance their mission to improve pediatric health. Learn more: https://bit.ly/42vpfRV

Did you know nearly 350,000 children are transferred between hospitals each year? Learn how to safely and effectively transfer pediatric patients through the new Pediatric Interfacility Transfer Guide: Learn more: https://bit.ly/3yVmZ9D

The Bandage Buddies team won $6,000 at the BioDesign Sprint, for their innovative proposal to improve pediatric wound care. Their solution keeps wounds protected longer while making bandages fun for kids. Inspired by personal connections to pediatric care, they focused on practical, user-centered innovation. 🩹 #UARKInnovation #HealthcareSolutions Pictured: The Bandage Buddies team from left, Nicholas Davis, Abigail Cox, Shivani Koundinya and Jenova Kempkes, Read more: https://lnkd.in/gz8RtGep

Pediatric readiness is so critical across our country. Nearly 30 million kids/year, i.e. 80-85%, are seen in NON-pediatric hospitals when initially seeking medical care. Most of these medical complications are avoidable and require oversight from properly trained staff, proper equipment and proper protocols. Pediatric readiness is now becoming a legislative issue...perhaps the only way forward is to mandate a standard for all facilities to keep our kids safe. Some states have gone down this path, such as California - which is enacting standardization for certification levels or pediatric readiness.

When I was practicing, I knew which local ERs were well prepared to handle children, and which were not. I’m sure most pediatricians do. But, pediatric ER readiness is measurable and, according to the JAMA study cited by this NYT article, can be improved, is cost-effective, and most importantly saves children's lives. This is not a slam on our Emergency Medicine colleagues. My bet is many wish they had the opportunity to improve pediatric readiness as well, but are pulled in too many directions as it is. How to make readiness the norm? Tie it to accreditation and/or better reimbursement from payers gets my vote. Well-meaning hospital leaders also need to prioritize their attention; a carrot/stick approach can help move this up the list and drive change.

Ask Pat Ep 8 - Will The Same Craniofacial Team Be Able To Take Care Of My Child Throughout Their Life? In this week's episode Pat covers a very important question for parents as they have to consider not only the immediate needs of their child in the short term, but also their long-term care into adulthood. It's important to note that every team is different and where they're based—whether it's a pediatric hospital, a medical center that cares for both children and adults, or an adult hospital—can determine up to what age they can be seen and/or if their care can be transitioned into adulthood. Regardless, what's most important is to start having the conversation about care transition well before your child's 18th birthday. Have a question you'd like to Ask Pat? Comment below!