Pediatric Community

Hello! 

Would anyone be able to share their current Pediatric MTP policies/clinical practice guidelines? We are in the process of updating ours. 

Thank you, 

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[Julie] [Cohen] [MSN, RN, CEN, CPEN]
Pediatric Trauma Program Coordinator
[Good Samaritan University Hospital]
[West Islip ] [NY]
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Julie, 

I would highly recommend the Pediatric Trauma Society's website for protocols including a Massive Blood Transfusion policy for peds.  You can find them at https://pediatrictraumasociety.org 

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Sally K. Snow, BSN, RN, CPEN, FAEN
Pediatric Trauma and Emergency Nursing Consultant,
Texas Pediatric Readiness Improvement Project Manager
817-996-1690
sallyksnow@yahoo.com
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EIIC has a protocol listed.

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David Eclaircy RN
Pediatric Emergency Care Coordinator
Boise ID
(208) 381-4498
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Hi Julie,

I too would recommend the Pediatric Trauma Society website for guidance and would also recommend use of the LifeFlow rapid infuser device and QinFlow inline fluid warmer. The Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center I work at utilizes these devices for patients less than 20 kg with great success. Both are simple and quick to set up and a unit of blood can be infused in about 2 minutes!

Julie Bianco, MS RN CPEN

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Julie Bianco MS;RN;CPEN
RN
Golden CO
(720) 777-6216
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