Pediatric Resources for Respiratory Season

Be prepared for respiratory season this year

Each fall brings with it an increase in respiratory illnesses. Between RSV, COVID-19 and the flu, there’s a particular impact on the pediatric population, which can be a challenge for any healthcare system. To help support adult care systems, we’ve compiled national and Children’s Hospital Colorado resources to empower organizations to improve their capability to provide care for children, also known as being “pediatric ready.”

National respiratory resources

• National Pediatric Readiness Project
• National ED Pediatric Ready Checklist (includes equipment lists)
• National Interactive Readiness Checklist (includes competencies and skills checklists)
• American Heart Association Pediatric Training for Healthcare Providers

Children’s Hospital Colorado resources

Clinical pathways

• Clinical pathways library (includes bronchiolitis, croup, pneumonia and asthma)
• Suggested equipment and medication list (page 2 of Pediatric Respiratory Readiness Toolkit) 

Continuing education

• Full continuing education library of resources at Children’s Colorado 
• On-demand course: Management of Pediatric Respiratory Syndromes 
• On-demand course: Current Recommendations for Care of Patients with Bronchiolitis 
• On-demand course: Pediatric Respiratory Distress: Recognition, Stabilization and Initial Management 
• On-demand course: Current Recommendations for the Care of Patients with Bronchiolitis: What's the Evidence & Why Does it Matter? v25 
• On-demand course: Practical Approach to Pediatric Respiratory Distress v26 

Procedure videos

• Airway suctioning
• Bag valve mask
• Using a length-based tape

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Stay connected with us

Pediatric specialists at Children’s Colorado are available 24/7 to help healthcare providers offer the best care possible to their pediatric patients. If you want to speak with one of our specialists, please call our OneCall line at 720-777-3999 and we will connect you with the appropriate team member.

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