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Pediatric Trauma SIG


Committee Chair
Amy Tucker DNP, RN, CCRN

The Pediatric SIG is a very active group of pediatric trauma nurses interested in the care of the pediatric trauma patient. The SIG is guided by the Pediatric Steering Committee.

STN Members can visit the STN Pediatric Trauma Online Community to discuss topics important to pediatric trauma nurses.

Click here if you're interesting in joining an STN Special Interest Group.

Links

  1. CPS Technician Classes & Certification
  2. EMS Pediatric Interfacility Transfer Guide
  3. EMSC National Resource Center
  4. Healthcare Toolbox | Patient Centered Care and Trauma Informed Care for Pediatric Patients
  5. Pediatric Injury Prevention Program TIPP | Pediatric Patient Education, American Academy of Pediatrics
  6. Resources for Optimal Care of the Injured Patient | ACS

Resources

  1. STN Position Statement in Support of Family Presence During Pediatric Trauma Resuscitation
  2. Emergency Department Pediatric Readiness: A Trauma Center Quality Improvement InitiativeTucker, Amy DNP, RN; Bailey, Teresa DNP, APRN, NNP-BC, CNE, DNP; Edwards, Courtney DNP, MPH, RN; Stewart, Amy MSN, RN Author Information Journal of Trauma Nursing 31(1):p 23-29, January/February 2024. | DOI: 10.1097/JTN.0000000000000765

Amy Tucker is the Trauma Outreach and Injury Prevention Coordinator at Parkland Health & Hospital System, a Level I Trauma Center in Dallas, Texas. Amy is responsible for assisting in program design, implementation, and evaluation of program initiatives that support the missions, goals and objectives of the Trauma Center. She stays abreast of the latest developments, advancements and trends in emergency nursing and trauma, and prevention strategies and assists with professional education needs identified within the Parkland System and throughout the community. Amy participates at the regional, state, and national level on several committees dedicated to the care of the trauma patient. Amy continues to provide direct beside care as a member of the Trauma Team.