For clinicians
Scope and limits, stated plainly.
Written from the same evidence review as the caregiver version. We separate what the evidence supports from what remains uncertain, and provide a PDF for print and record.
When a child is hurt
What to do at home, and when to go to hospital
BurnsFor clinicians
Initial Assessment and Emergency Department Management of Burns in Children and Adolescents
For pediatric and adolescent burns, this resource presents 18 recommendations and their evidence, covering everything from prehospital and home first aid through emergency department evaluation, treatment, and referral decisions. At the scene, cool with running tap water for 20 minutes starting immediately after injury; in the emergency department, assess airway and shock first, determine depth and total body surface area (TBSA), and use these to guide fluid resuscitation, analgesia, and wound care; patients who are discharged should be re-assessed within 24 hours. A time-ordered flow of care is placed at the front of the document.
Dental injuryIn preparation
Published once review is complete.
Head injuryIn preparation
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Facial cutsIn preparation
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Mouth injuryIn preparation
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Before it happens
Protective gear and habits that prevent injury
HelmetsIn preparation
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Eye protectionIn preparation
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MouthguardsIn preparation
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The clinician and caregiver versions are written from a single evidence review so that they do not contradict each other. To see what caregivers are told, read the caregiver resources alongside.
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