Approved by the ACEP Board of Directors January 2012

Disapproval of the use of any form of corporal punishment.

Use of a family-centered and team-oriented approach when a child dies in the ED.

Emergency care of children with special needs

Care for underage patients.

Guidelines in the care of minors.

Approach to health care that recognizes the role of the family in providing medical care

EDs play a critical role in the evaluation and management of child and adolescent patients with mental health emergencies.

EMS has a pivotal role in the integration of emergency medical services for children (EMSC).

Guidelines for treatment of children in the ED