Death of a Child in the ED Joint Technical Report-Death of a Child in the ED Joint Technical Report

Death of a Child in the ED Joint Technical Report

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The document discusses the importance of compassionate and supportive care for child deaths in the emergency department (ED). It emphasizes three key aspects of a "good death" in the ED: care for the child, care for the survivors (the family), and care for the care providers (ED staff). The document highlights the need for resuscitation practices, allowing the family to say goodbye, providing information and support to the family, and offering emotional support and training to the ED staff. Overall, it stresses the significance of compassionate care for all those affected by the death of a child in the ED.

Meta Tag

death pediatric

death resuscitation

death ethical

death family presence

death infant

death organ

death autopsy

death forensic

death bereavement

Keywords

compassionate care

supportive care

child deaths

emergency department

good death

resuscitation practices

family support

information and support

emotional support

ED staff training