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Hello

I work in a large, free standing pediatric hospital with two campuses. We have a level 4 ED and a Level 1 trauma center.

Currently we have a few protocols in place, for things like acetaminophen administration or topical anesthesia prior to PIV placement.

I know that many adult hospitals have a very protocol driven process, for example a patient presenting with altered mental status and a neurological deficit would get imaging, labs, and other things to confirm or rule out a stroke.

Do any pediatric ERs utilize a similar process? 
Does it help with through put?

Elizabeth,

We have many nursing standing orders and pathway initiation orders. I am happy to connect with you if you want to discuss further.

Thanks,

Gwyn

Hello

I work in a large, free standing pediatric hospital with two campuses. We have a level 4 ED and a Level 1 trauma center.

Currently we have a few protocols in place, for things like acetaminophen administration or topical anesthesia prior to PIV placement.

I know that many adult hospitals have a very protocol driven process, for example a patient presenting with altered mental status and a neurological deficit would get imaging, labs, and other things to confirm or rule out a stroke.

Do any pediatric ERs utilize a similar process? 
Does it help with through put?

Hello, 

We are currently in the process of creating order sets as well. I would greatly appreciate if you would include me in y'alls discussions. I can set up a Teams meeting if that would work for you both? 

Elizabeth,

We have many nursing standing orders and pathway initiation orders. I am happy to connect with you if you want to discuss further.

Thanks,

Gwyn

Hello

I work in a large, free standing pediatric hospital with two campuses. We have a level 4 ED and a Level 1 trauma center.

Currently we have a few protocols in place, for things like acetaminophen administration or topical anesthesia prior to PIV placement.

I know that many adult hospitals have a very protocol driven process, for example a patient presenting with altered mental status and a neurological deficit would get imaging, labs, and other things to confirm or rule out a stroke.

Do any pediatric ERs utilize a similar process? 
Does it help with through put?

Elizabeth,

We have many nursing standing orders and pathway initiation orders. I am happy to connect with you if you want to discuss further.

Thanks,

Gwyn

Hello

I work in a large, free standing pediatric hospital with two campuses. We have a level 4 ED and a Level 1 trauma center.

Currently we have a few protocols in place, for things like acetaminophen administration or topical anesthesia prior to PIV placement.

I know that many adult hospitals have a very protocol driven process, for example a patient presenting with altered mental status and a neurological deficit would get imaging, labs, and other things to confirm or rule out a stroke.

Do any pediatric ERs utilize a similar process? 
Does it help with through put?

Elizabeth,

We have many nursing standing orders and pathway initiation orders. I am happy to connect with you if you want to discuss further.

Thanks,

Gwyn

Hello

I work in a large, free standing pediatric hospital with two campuses. We have a level 4 ED and a Level 1 trauma center.

Currently we have a few protocols in place, for things like acetaminophen administration or topical anesthesia prior to PIV placement.

I know that many adult hospitals have a very protocol driven process, for example a patient presenting with altered mental status and a neurological deficit would get imaging, labs, and other things to confirm or rule out a stroke.

Do any pediatric ERs utilize a similar process? 
Does it help with through put?