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    What is Pediatric Medical Traumatic Stress?

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    • Prevalence & course
    • Traumatic stress symptoms
    • Risk factors
    • Understanding the family's experience
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    How to Provide Trauma-Informed Care

    • The basics
    • D-E-F framework
    • Levels of risk and trauma-informed care
    • Timeline for trauma-informed care
    • Referral to mental health care
    • Addressing health disparities
    • Developmental considerations
    • Cultural considerations

    Self Care & Secondary Trauma

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    Screening & Assessment

    Screening & Assessment

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    • Psychosocial Assessment Tool (PAT)
    • Acute Stress Checklist (ASC-Kids)
    • Family Illness Beliefs Inventory (FIBI)
    • Immediate Stress Reaction Checklist (ISRC)

    Intervention

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    Trauma-Informed Care

    Trauma-Informed Care

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    • TIC Provider Survey
    • Observation Checklist - Pediatric Resuscitation

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From the Front Lines

A day in the life of a nurse certainly has its ups and downs, joys and sorrows.

A day in the life of a nurse certainly has its ups and downs, joys and sorrows. A pediatric intensive care nurse shares her experiences caring for critically ill…

Tuesday, May 10, 2011 - 05:52
Health impact of traumatic stress

Research shows that having more traumatic experiences in childhood increases the risk for serious health problems in adulthood.

Research shows that having more traumatic experiences in childhood increases the risk for serious health problems in adulthood. Learn more about childhood…

Monday, May 2, 2011 - 09:50
Nurse becomes patient

Pediatric nurse Eva Gomez reflects on her recent experiences as a heart surgery patient: "I understand now what it’s like 'inside the side-rails'; the fears, the anxiety and the emotions that come from living this experience.

Pediatric…

Thursday, March 31, 2011 - 06:59
Tools You Can Use

"En el hospital: Cómo ayudar a mi hijo a sobrellevar la situación" Download parent tipsheets in English / en español to help parents help kids cope with the hospital.

"En el hospital: Cómo ayudar a mi hijo a sobrellevar la situación"  Download parent tipsheets in English / en español to…

Monday, October 18, 2010 - 20:25
Dog bites & traumatic stress

In a recent study from China, Dr. Li Ji, a researcher and pediatrician, along with his team found that children who suffered from an animal bite may be at an increased risk for developing posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

In a recent study from China, Dr. Li Ji, a researcher and…

Monday, October 18, 2010 - 12:55
Managing pediatric pain

Dr Leora Kuttner, PhD is a pediatric clinical psychologist who specializes in treating children’s pain. In this interview, Dr. Kuttner discusses how children cope with pain, fear, and the pain management techniques she uses with children. Listen to…

Monday, October 18, 2010 - 12:40
NICU parent stress persists

Recent studies document parent traumatic stress when a child is admitted to the NICU. Parents experience many stressors - beginning with their child’s unexpected early birth and continuing with the rollercoaster of emotions and experiences in the NICU.

Recent studies document parent…

Monday, October 18, 2010 - 12:39
Online Education for Nurses

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Thursday, October 7, 2010 - 05:55

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