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AAP Updates Pediatric Office Emergency Readiness

Guidance addresses office readiness, recommended equipment and medications, and team communication processes for infrequent but high-acuity emergencies.

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  • Kathryn Wighton

  • May 5, 2026

  • 5 min

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Pediatric offices are encouraged to enhance emergency preparedness through structured assessments and defined response protocols, as outlined in a new policy statement from the American Academy of Pediatrics. This updated guidance modifies earlier recommendations from 2007, emphasizing the need for tailored preparedness for rare but critical office emergencies, including respiratory distress, seizures, and allergic reactions. Essential elements include staff training in Basic Life Support and Pediatric Advanced Life Support, as well as maintaining proper equipment and medications to ensure prompt interventions.

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AAP Updates Pediatric Office Emergency Readiness

  • by Kathryn Wighton

  • May 5, 2026

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