Principles of Pediatric Decontamination
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Although the principles of pediatric decontamination are similar as those for adults, the actual practice is much more challenging. The unique needs and vulnerabilities of children will require health care personnel to be sensitive to developmental stages of the victims and physiological hazards during decontamination. Unless medically indicated, families should undergo decontamination together. This article provides an overview of the need for decontamination and the process of decontamination for hospitals. Practical guidance on decontamination methods for children of different ages is presented. Recommendations for training and communication during decontamination are also reviewed. *Clinical Pediatrics and Emergency Medicine NYU School of Medicine, New York, NY; †Center For Pediatric Emergency Medicine NYU Langone Medical Center/ Bellevue Hospital Center, and Pediatrics and Emergency Medicine NYU School of Medicine, New York, NY. Reprint requests and correspondence: Dennis Heon, MD, FAAP, Bellevue Hospital Center, 462 First Avenue, 9W 16 New York,
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