Pediatric safety in the emergency department: identifying risks and preparing to care for child and family.

Deborah Nadzam; Francine Westergaard

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Pediatric safety in the emergency department: identifying risks and preparing to care for child and family.

July 23, 2008

Nadzam D, Westergaard F. J Nurs Care Qual. 2008;23(3):189-194.

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This commentary addresses safety issues in pediatric emergency care, including the need to augment the presence of pediatric providers in this setting to enhance safety.

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