Author:
O’Malley Patricia,Barata Isabel,Snow Sally,Shook Joan E.,Ackerman Alice D.,Chun Thomas H.,Conners Gregory P.,Dudley Nanette C.,Fuchs Susan M.,Gorelick Marc H.,Lane Natalie E.,Moore Brian R.,Wright Joseph L.,Benjamin Lee S.,Barata Isabel A.,Alade Kiyetta,Arms Joseph,Avarello Jahn T.,Baldwin Steven,Brown Kathleen,Cantor Richard M.,Cohen Ariel,Dietrich Ann Marie,Eakin Paul J.,Gausche-Hill Marianne,Gerardi Michael,Graham Charles J.,Holtzman Doug K.,Hom Jeffrey,Ishimine Paul,Jinivizian Hasmig,Joseph Madeline,Mehta Sanjay,Ojo Aderonke,Paul Audrey Z.,Pauze Denis R.,Pearson Nadia M.,Rosen Brett,Russell W. Scott,Saidinejad Mohsen,Sloas Harold A.,Schwartz Gerald R.,Swenson Orel,Valente Jonathan H.,Waseem Muhammad,Whiteman Paula J.,Woolridge Dale,Snow Sally K.,Vicioso Michael,Nagle Jason T.,Renaker Anne M.,Tomoyasu Flora,Cadwell Sue,Herrin Shari,Brecher Deena, , ,
Abstract
The death of a child in the emergency department (ED) is one of the most challenging problems facing ED clinicians. This revised technical report and accompanying policy statement reaffirm principles of patient- and family-centered care. Recent literature is examined regarding family presence, termination of resuscitation, bereavement responsibilities of ED clinicians, support of child fatality review efforts, and other issues inherent in caring for the patient, family, and staff when a child dies in the ED. Appendices are provided that offer an approach to bereavement activities in the ED, carrying out forensic responsibilities while providing compassionate care, communicating the news of the death of a child in the acute setting, providing a closing ritual at the time of terminating resuscitation efforts, and managing the child with a terminal condition who presents near death in the ED.
Publisher
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
Subject
Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health