This topic brief provides information and resources to enhance the ability of emergency nurses to assess, minimze and more effectively manage pain in the pediatric patient.

Pediatric patients cared for in emergency departments (EDs) are at high risk of medication errors for a variety of reasons. Read this joint position statement to review the discussion on medication safety in the ED.

The Emergency Medical Services for Children Program, in collaboration with the Emergency Nurses Association and Society of Trauma Nurses, developed this updated Pediatric Interfacility Transfer Guide to help ED clinicians plan, prepare, and execute transfers for young patients.

This topic brief helps emergency nurses educate caregivers on misconceptions surrounding fever and fear of severe side effects which can lead to unnecessary clinic visits, lab testing and antipyretic and antimicrobial therapy.

This infographic can be used as supplemental discharge instructions for pediatric patients who have experienced a febrile seizure.

This position statement provides an overview of the patient handoff process and reviews effective communication tools to assist with a safe patient transfer and handoff.

This position statement discusses the patient experience, what influences patient satisfaction, strategies that might assist, and the role of the emergency nurse.

This joint position statement provides a broad overview of effective prevention, identification, and early intervention including the use of screening tools.

This position statement reviews the challenges in providing palliative and end-of-life care in the ED, the impact on the emergency nurse, the importance of continuing education, and the need for further education on this topic.

This joint position statement reviews care of the patient presenting to the ED with acute pain and recognizes the need for prompt, safe and effective pain management.