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Pediatric Clinical Practice Guidelines & Policies, 16th edition

A Compendium of Evidence-based Research for Pediatric Practice

By American Academy of Pediatrics
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Keep up with current practice guidelines and policies with the latest, most up-to-date edition of this clinical reference classic. This evidence-based decision-making tool for managing common pediatric conditions has been revised and updated for 2016, with the latest clinical practice guidelines for more than 30 conditions, plus every AAP policy statement, clinical report, and technical report through December 2015.

Updated and expanded for 2016 including:

Full text of all AAP clinical practice guidelines

New Periodicity Schedule

Full text of more than 60 new or revised AAP policies

CD includes the full text of more than 400 AAP clinical practice guidelines, policy statements, clinical reports, and technical reports. (Please note, contents of the CD are not included in the eBook format.)

More than 30 clinical practice guidelines including bronchiolitis, sleep apnea, ADHD, dysplasia of the hip, gastroenteritis, acute otitis media, urinary tract infection and more.

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  1. Page 1
    Section 1. Clinical Practice Guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics
    1. Page 3
      Foreword
    2. Page 5
      Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
      1. Page 5
        ADHD: Clinical Practice Guideline for the Diagnosis, Evaluation, and Treatment of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in Children and Adolescents
      2. Page 23
        Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Clinical Practice Guideline Quick Reference Tools
    3. Page 47
      Bronchiolitis
      1. Page 47
        The Diagnosis, Management, and Prevention of Bronchiolitis
      2. Page 79
        Bronchiolitis Clinical Practice Guideline Quick Reference Tools
    4. Page 83
      Diabetes
      1. Page 83
        Management of Newly Diagnosed Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) in Children and Adolescents
      2. Page 105
        Technical Report: Management of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Children and Adolescents
      3. Page 123
        Diabetes Clinical Practice Guideline Quick Reference Tools
    5. Page 127
      Dysplasia of the Hip
      1. Page 127
        Early Detection of Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip
      2. Page 139
        Technical Report Summary: Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip Practice Guideline
      3. Page 149
        Dysplasia of the Hip Clinical Practice Guideline Quick Reference Tools
    6. Page 153
      Febrile Seizures
      1. Page 153
        Febrile Seizures: Clinical Practice Guideline for the Long-Term Management of the Child With Simple Febrile Seizures
      2. Page 161
        Febrile Seizures: Guideline for the Neuro-Diagnostic Evaluation of the Child With a Simple Febrile Seizure
      3. Page 169
        Febrile Seizures Clinical Practice Guidelines Quick Reference Tools
    7. Page 173
      Hyperbilirubinemia
      1. Page 173
        Management of Hyperbilirubinemia in the Newborn Infant 35 or More Weeks of Gestation
        1. Page 197
          Technical Report Summary: An Evidence-Based Review of Important Issues Concerning Neonatal Hyperbilirubinemia
        2. Page 211
          Technical Report: Phototherapy to Prevent Severe Neonatal Hyperbilirubinemia in the Newborn Infant 35 or More Weeks of Gestation
        3. Page 219
          2009 Commentary: Hyperbilirubinemia in the Newborn Infant ≥35 Weeks’ Gestation: An Update With Clarifications
        4. Page 225
          2009 Commentary: Universal Bilirubin Screening, Guidelines, and Evidence
      2. Page 229
        Hyperbilirubinemia Clinical Practice Guideline Quick Reference Tools
    8. Page 233
      Otitis Media
      1. Page 233
        The Diagnosis and Management of Acute Otitis Media
      2. Page 271
        Otitis Media With Effusion
      3. Page 291
        Otitis Media Clinical Practice Guidelines Quick Reference Tools
    9. Page 303
      Sinusitis
      1. Page 303
        Clinical Practice Guideline for the Diagnosis and Management of Acute Bacterial Sinusitis in Children Aged 1 to 18 Years
        1. Page 325
          Technical Report: Evidence for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Acute Uncomplicated Sinusitis in Children: A Systematic Review
      2. Page 339
        Sinusitis Clinical Practice Guideline Quick Reference Tools
    10. Page 343
      Sleep Apnea
      1. Page 343
        Diagnosis and Management of Childhood Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome
        1. Page 355
          Technical Report: Diagnosis and Management of Childhood Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome
      2. Page 397
        Sleep Apnea Clinical Practice Guideline Quick Reference Tools
    11. Page 401
      Urinary Tract Infection
      1. Page 401
        Urinary Tract Infection: Clinical Practice Guideline for the Diagnosis and Management of the Initial UTI in Febrile Infants and Children 2 to 24 Months
        1. Page 419
          Technical Report-Diagnosis and Management of an Initial UTI in Febrile Infants and Young Children
        2. Page 441
          Commentary: The New American Academy of Pediatrics Urinary Tract Infection Guideline
      2. Page 445
        Urinary Tract Infection Clinical Practice Guideline Quick Reference Tools
  2. Page 449
    Section 2. Endorsed Clinical Practice Guidelines
    1. Page 451
      Autism
      1. Page 451
        Screening and Diagnosis of Autism
    2. Page 451
      Cerebral Palsy
      1. Page 451
        Diagnostic Assessment of the Child With Cerebral Palsy
    3. Page 451
      Community-Acquired Pneumonia
      1. Page 451
        The Management of Community-Acquired Pneumonia (CAP) in Infants and Children Older Than 3 Months of Age
    4. Page 451
      Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
      1. Page 451
        Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Due to Steroid 21-Hydroxylase Deficiency: An Endocrine Society Clinical Practice Guideline
    5. Page 452
      Congenital Muscular Dystrophy
      1. Page 452
        Evidence-Based Guideline Summary: Evaluation, Diagnosis, and Management of Congenital Muscular Dystrophy. Report of the Guideline Development Subcommittee of the American Academy of Neurology and the Practice Issues Review Panel of the American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine
    6. Page 452
      Depression
      1. Page 452
        Guidelines for Adolescent Depression in Primary Care (GLAD-PC): I. Identification, Assessment, and Initial Management
      2. Page 452
        Guidelines for Adolescent Depression in Primary Care (GLAD-PC): II. Treatment and Ongoing Management
    7. Page 453
      Dialysis
      1. Page 453
        Shared Decision-Making in the Appropriate Initiation of and Withdrawal from Dialysis, 2nd Edition
    8. Page 453
      Dysplasia of the Hip
      1. Page 453
        Guideline on Detection and Nonoperative Management of Pediatric Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip in Infants Up to Six Months of Age: Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline
    9. Page 453
      Emergency Medical Services
      1. Page 453
        National Model EMS Clinical Guidelines
    10. Page 453
      Endocarditis
      1. Page 453
        Prevention of Infective Endocarditis: Guidelines from the American Heart Association
    11. Page 454
      Fluoride
      1. Page 454
        Recommendations for Using Fluoride to Prevent and Control Dental Caries in the United States
    12. Page 454
      Food Allergy
      1. Page 454
        Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Food Allergy in the United States: Report of the Niaid-Sponsored Expert Panel
    13. Page 454
      Gastroenteritis
      1. Page 454
        Managing Acute Gastroenteritis Among Children: Oral Rehydration, Maintenance, and Nutritional Therapy
    14. Page 454
      Gastroesophageal Reflux
      1. Page 454
        Guidelines for Evaluation and Treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux in Infants and Children
    15. Page 454
      Group B Streptococcal Disease
      1. Page 454
        Prevention of Perinatal Group B Streptococcal Disease: Revised Guidelines from CDC, 2010
    16. Page 455
      Helicobacter pylori Infection
      1. Page 455
        Helicobacter Pylori Infection in Children: Recommendations for Diagnosis and Treatment
    17. Page 455
      Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant
      1. Page 455
        Guidelines for Preventing Opportunistic Infections Among Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant Recipients
    18. Page 455
      Hemorrhage
      1. Page 455
        An Evidence-Based Prehospital Guideline for External Hemorrhage Control
    19. Page 455
      Human Immunodeficiency Virus
      1. Page 455
        Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Opportunistic Infections in HIV-Exposed and HIV-Infected Children
    20. Page 456
      Immunocompromised Host
      1. Page 456
        Infectious Diseases Society of America Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Immunization of the Immunocompromised Host
    21. Page 457
      Influenza
      1. Page 457
        Seasonal Influenza in Adults and Children- Diagnosis, Treatment, Chemoprophylaxis, and Institutional Outbreak Management: Clinical Practice Guidelines of the Infectious Diseases Society of America
    22. Page 457
      Intravascular Catheter-Related Infections
      1. Page 457
        Guidelines for the Prevention of Intravascular Catheter-Related Infections
    23. Page 457
      Jaundice
      1. Page 457
        Guideline for the Evaluation of Cholestatic Jaundice in Infants
    24. Page 458
      Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus
      1. Page 458
        Clinical Practice Guidelines by the Infectious Diseases Society of America for the Treatment of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Infections in Adults and Children
    25. Page 458
      Migraine Headache
      1. Page 458
        Pharmacological Treatment of Migraine Headache in Children and Adolescents
    26. Page 458
      Palliative Care
      1. Page 458
        Clinical Practice Guidelines for Quality Palliative Care, Third Edition
    27. Page 458
      Radiology
      1. Page 458
        Neuroimaging of the Neonate
    28. Page 458
      Sedation and Analgesia
      1. Page 458
        Clinical Policy: Evidence-Based Approach to Pharmacologic Agents Used in Pediatric Sedation and Analgesia in the Emergency Department
    29. Page 459
      Seizure
      1. Page 459
        Evaluating a First Nonfebrile Seizure in Children
      2. Page 459
        Treatment of the Child With a First Unprovoked Seizure
    30. Page 459
      Status Epilepticus
      1. Page 459
        Diagnostic Assessment of the Child With Status Epilepticus (an Evidence-Based Review)
    31. Page 459
      Tobacco Use
      1. Page 459
        Treating Tobacco Use and Dependence: 2008 Update
    32. Page 461
      Vesicoureteral Reflux
      1. Page 461
        Report on the Management of Primary Vesicoureteral Reflux in Children
  3. Page 463
    Section 3. Affirmation of Value Clinical Practice Guidelines
    1. Page 465
      Asthma
      1. Page 465
        Environmental Management of Pediatric Asthma: Guidelines for Health Care Providers
    2. Page 465
      Palliative Care and Hospice
      1. Page 465
        Standards of Practice for Pediatric Palliative Care and Hospice
    3. Page 465
      Sleep Apnea
      1. Page 465
        Practice Guidelines for the Perioperative Management of Patients With Obstructive Sleep Apnea
    4. Page 465
      Turner Syndrome
      1. Page 465
        Care of Girls and Women With Turner Syndrome: A Guideline of the Turner Syndrome Study Group
  4. Page 467
    Section 4. Policies from the American Academy of Pediatrics
    1. Page 469
      Introduction
      1. Page 1251
        Section 5. Current Policies from the American Academy of Pediatrics
        1. Page 1253
          Recommendations for Preventive Pediatric Health Care
        2. Page 1253
          AAP Principles Concerning Retail-Based Clinics
        3. Page 1253
          Abusive Head Trauma in Infants and Children
        4. Page 1253
          Access to Optimal Emergency Care for Children
        5. Page 1253
          ACCF/AHA/AAP Recommendations for Training in Pediatric Cardiology
        6. Page 1253
          Achieving Quality Health Services for Adolescents
        7. Page 1253
          Active Healthy Living: Prevention of Childhood Obesity Through Increased Physical Activity
        8. Page 1254
          Admission and Discharge Guidelines for the Pediatric Patient Requiring Intermediate Care
        9. Page 1254
          Adolescent Drug Testing Policies in Schools
        10. Page 1254
          Adolescent Drug Testing Policies in Schools (Technical Report)
        11. Page 1254
          Adolescent Pregnancy: Current Trends and Issues
        12. Page 1254
          Adolescent Pregnancy: Current Trends and Issues-Addendum
        13. Page 1254
          Adolescents and HIV Infection: The Pediatrician’s Role in Promoting Routine Testing
        14. Page 1255
          Adolescents and Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection: The Role of the Pediatrician in Prevention and Intervention
        15. Page 1255
          The Adolescent’s Right to Confidential Care When Considering Abortion
        16. Page 1255
          Advanced Practice in Neonatal Nursing
        17. Page 1255
          Age Limits of Pediatrics
        18. Page 1255
          Age Terminology During the Perinatal Period
        19. Page 1255
          Alcohol Use by Youth and Adolescents: A Pediatric Concern
        20. Page 1255
          Allergy Testing in Childhood: Using Allergen-Specific IgE Tests
        21. Page 1256
          All-Terrain Vehicle Injury Prevention: Two-, Three-, and Four-Wheeled Unlicensed Motor Vehicles
        22. Page 1256
          Ambient Air Pollution: Health Hazards to Children
        23. Page 1256
          Antenatal Counseling Regarding Resuscitation and Intensive Care Before 25 Weeks of Gestation
        24. Page 1256
          Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention
        25. Page 1257
          The Apgar Score
        26. Page 1257
          Apnea of Prematurity
        27. Page 1257
          Application of the Resource-Based Relative Value Scale System to Pediatrics
        28. Page 1257
          Assessment and Management of Inguinal Hernia in Infants
        29. Page 1257
          Athletic Participation by Children and Adolescents Who Have Systemic Hypertension
        30. Page 1257
          Atopic Dermatitis: Skin-Directed Management
        31. Page 1258
          Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Substance Abuse
        32. Page 1258
          Auditory Integration Training and Facilitated Communication for Autism
        33. Page 1258
          Baseball and Softball
        34. Page 1258
          Best Practices for Improving Flow and Care of Pediatric Patients in the Emergency Department
        35. Page 1258
          Bicycle Helmets
        36. Page 1258
          Binge Drinking
        37. Page 1258
          Bone Densitometry in Children and Adolescents
        38. Page 1259
          Boxing Participation by Children and Adolescents
        39. Page 1259
          Breastfeeding and the Use of Human Milk
        40. Page 1259
          The Built Environment: Designing Communities to Promote Physical Activity in Children
        41. Page 1259
          Calcium and Vitamin D Requirements of Enterally Fed Preterm Infants
        42. Page 1260
          Cardiovascular Health Supervision for Individuals Affected by Duchenne or Becker Muscular Dystrophy
        43. Page 1260
          Cardiovascular Monitoring and Stimulant Drugs for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
        44. Page 1260
          Care Coordination in the Medical Home: Integrating Health and Related Systems of Care for Children With Special Health Care Needs
        45. Page 1260
          Care of Adolescent Parents and Their Children
        46. Page 1260
          Care of the Adolescent Sexual Assault Victim
        47. Page 1260
          Caregiver-Fabricated Illness in a Child: A Manifestation of Child Maltreatment
        48. Page 1261
          The Changing Concept of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome: Diagnostic Coding Shifts, Controversies Regarding the Sleeping Environment, and New Variables to Consider in Reducing Risk
        49. Page 1261
          Cheerleading Injuries: Epidemiology and Recommendations for Prevention
        50. Page 1261
          Chemical-Biological Terrorism and Its Impact on Children
        51. Page 1261
          Chemical-Management Policy: Prioritizing Children’s Health
        52. Page 1262
          Child Abuse, Confidentiality, and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
        53. Page 1262
          Child Fatality Review
        54. Page 1262
          Child Life Services
        55. Page 1262
          Child Passenger Safety
        56. Page 1263
          Child Passenger Safety (Technical Report)
        57. Page 1263
          Child Sex Trafficking and Commercial Sexual Exploitation: Health Care Needs of Victims
        58. Page 1263
          Children, Adolescents, and Advertising
        59. Page 1263
          Children, Adolescents, and Television
        60. Page 1263
          Children, Adolescents, and the Media
        61. Page 1263
          Children, Adolescents, Obesity, and the Media
        62. Page 1264
          Children, Adolescents, Substance Abuse, and the Media
        63. Page 1264
          Children as Hematopoietic Stem Cell Donors
        64. Page 1264
          Children in Pickup Trucks
        65. Page 1264
          Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP): Accomplishments, Challenges, and Policy Recommendations
        66. Page 1265
          Chronic Abdominal Pain in Children
        67. Page 1265
          Chronic Abdominal Pain in Children (Technical Report)
        68. Page 1265
          Circumcision Policy Statement
        69. Page 1265
          Classifying Recommendations for Clinical Practice Guidelines
        70. Page 1266
          Climatic Heat Stress and Exercising Children and Adolescents
        71. Page 1266
          Clinical Genetic Evaluation of the Child With Mental Retardation or Developmental Delays (Clinical Report)
        72. Page 1266
          Clinical Practice Policy to Protect Children from Tobacco, Nicotine, and Tobacco Smoke
        73. Page 1266
          Clostridium Difficile Infection in Infants and Children
        74. Page 1266
          Cochlear Implants in Children: Surgical Site Infections and Prevention and Treatment of Acute Otitis Media and Meningitis
        75. Page 1267
          Collaborative Role of the Pediatrician in the Diagnosis and Management of Bipolar Disorder in Adolescents
        76. Page 1267
          Communicating With Children and Families: From Everyday Interactions to Skill in Conveying Distressing Information
        77. Page 1267
          Community Pediatrics: Navigating the Intersection of Medicine, Public Health, and Social Determinants of Children’s Health
        78. Page 1267
          Comprehensive Evaluation of the Child With Intellectual Disability or Global Developmental Delays
        79. Page 1268
          Comprehensive Health Evaluation of the Newly Adopted Child
        80. Page 1268
          Condom Use by Adolescents
        81. Page 1268
          Conflicts Between Religious or Spiritual Beliefs and Pediatric Care: Informed Refusal, Exemptions, and Public Funding
        82. Page 1268
          Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
        83. Page 1268
          Congenital Brain and Spinal Cord Malformations and Their Associated Cutaneous Markers
        84. Page 1269
          A Consensus Statement on Health Care Transitions for Young Adults With Special Health Care Needs
        85. Page 1269
          Consent by Proxy for Nonurgent Pediatric Care
        86. Page 1269
          Consent for Emergency Medical Services for Children and Adolescents
        87. Page 1269
          Consumption of Raw or Unpasteurized Milk and Milk Products by Pregnant Women and Children
        88. Page 1269
          Contraception for Adolescents
        89. Page 1270
          Contraception for Adolescents (Technical Report)
        90. Page 1270
          Controversies Concerning Vitamin K and the Newborn
        91. Page 1270
          Coparent or Second-Parent Adoption by Same-Sex Parents
        92. Page 1270
          Coparent or Second-Parent Adoption by Same-Sex Parents (Technical Report)
        93. Page 1270
          Corporal Punishment in Schools
        94. Page 1270
          Counseling Families Who Choose Complementary and Alternative Medicine for Their Child With Chronic Illness or Disability
        95. Page 1270
          Counseling the Adolescent About Pregnancy Options
        96. Page 1271
          Creating Healthy Camp Experiences
        97. Page 1271
          Critical Elements for the Pediatric Perioperative Anesthesia Environment
        98. Page 1271
          The Crucial Role of Recess in School
        99. Page 1271
          Dealing With the Parent Whose Judgment is Impaired by Alcohol or Drugs: Legal and Ethical Considerations
        100. Page 1271
          Death of a Child in the Emergency Department
        101. Page 1271
          Death of a Child in the Emergency Department (Technical Report)
        102. Page 1272
          Definition of a Pediatrician
        103. Page 1272
          Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip Practice Guideline
        104. Page 1273
          Diagnosis and Management of an Initial UTI in Febrile Infants and Young Children
        105. Page 1273
          Diagnosis and Management of Childhood Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome
        106. Page 1273
          Diagnosis and Management of Infantile Hemangioma
        107. Page 1274
          Diagnosis and Management of Infantile Hemangioma: Executive Summary
        108. Page 1274
          Diagnosis and Prevention of Iron Deficiency and Iron-Deficiency Anemia in Infants and Young Children (0-3 Years of Age)
        109. Page 1274
          Diagnosis of HIV-1 Infection in Children Younger Than 18 Months in the United States
        110. Page 1275
          Diagnostic Imaging of Child Abuse
        111. Page 1275
          Disaster Planning for Schools
        112. Page 1275
          Disclosure of Illness Status to Children and Adolescents With HIV Infection
        113. Page 1275
          Dispensing Medications at the Hospital Upon Discharge from an Emergency Department
        114. Page 1275
          Distinguishing Sudden Infant Death Syndrome from Child Abuse Fatalities
        115. Page 1275
          Do-Not-Resuscitate Orders for Pediatric Patients Who Require Anesthesia and Surgery
        116. Page 1275
          Drinking Water from Private Wells and Risks to Children
        117. Page 1276
          Drinking Water from Private Wells and Risks to Children (Technical Report)
        118. Page 1276
          Early Childhood Adversity, Toxic Stress, and the Role of the Pediatrician: Translating Developmental Science into Lifelong Health
        119. Page 1276
          Early Childhood Caries in Indigenous Communities
        120. Page 1276
          Early Intervention, IDEA Part C Services, and the Medical Home: Collaboration for Best Practice and Best Outcomes
        121. Page 1277
          Echocardiography in Infants and Children
        122. Page 1277
          Education of Children With Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection
        123. Page 1277
          Effects of Early Nutritional Interventions on the Development of Atopic Disease in Infants and Children: The Role of Maternal Dietary Restriction, Breastfeeding, Timing of Introduction of Complementary Foods, and Hydrolyzed Formulas
        124. Page 1277
          Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems
        125. Page 1277
          Electronic Prescribing in Pediatrics: Toward Safer and More Effective Medication Management
        126. Page 1278
          Electronic Prescribing in Pediatrics: Toward Safer and More Effective Medication Management (Technical Report)
        127. Page 1278
          Electronic Prescribing Systems in Pediatrics: The Rationale and Functionality Requirements
        128. Page 1278
          Electronic Prescribing Systems in Pediatrics: The Rationale and Functionality Requirements (Technical Report)
        129. Page 1278
          Emergency Contraception
        130. Page 1278
          Emergency Contraception: Addendum
        131. Page 1279
          Emergency Information Forms and Emergency Preparedness for Children With Special Health Care Needs
        132. Page 1279
          Endorsement of Health and Human Services Recommendation for Pulse Oximetry Screening for Critical Congenital Heart Disease
        133. Page 1279
          Enhancing Pediatric Workforce Diversity and Providing Culturally Effective Pediatric Care: Implications for Practice, Education, and Policy Making
        134. Page 1279
          Ensuring the Health of Children in Disasters
        135. Page 1280
          Epidemiology and Diagnosis of Health Care- Associated Infections in the NICU (Technical Report)
        136. Page 1280
          Equipment for Ground Ambulances
        137. Page 1280
          Eradicating Polio: How the World’s Pediatricians can Help Stop This Crippling Illness Forever
        138. Page 1280
          Essential Contractual Language for Medical Necessity in Children
        139. Page 1281
          Ethical and Policy Issues in Genetic Testing and Screening of Children
        140. Page 1281
          Ethical Considerations in Research With Socially Identifiable Populations
        141. Page 1281
          Ethical Controversies in Organ Donation After Circulatory Death
        142. Page 1281
          Ethical Issues With Genetic Testing in Pediatrics
        143. Page 1281
          Ethics and the Care of Critically Ill Infants and Children
        144. Page 1282
          Evaluating Children With Fractures for Child Physical Abuse
        145. Page 1282
          Evaluating for Suspected Child Abuse: Conditions That Predispose to Bleeding
        146. Page 1282
          Evaluating Infants and Young Children With Multiple Fractures
        147. Page 1282
          Evaluation and Management of the Infant Exposed to HIV-1 in the United States
        148. Page 1282
          Evaluation and Management of the Infant Exposed to HIV-1 in the United States-Addendum
        149. Page 1283
          Evaluation and Referral of Children With Signs of Early Puberty
        150. Page 1283
          Evaluation for Bleeding Disorders in Suspected Child Abuse
        151. Page 1283
          The Evaluation of Children in the Primary Care Setting When Sexual Abuse is Suspected
        152. Page 1283
          The Evaluation of Sexual Behaviors in Children
        153. Page 1283
          The Evaluation of Suspected Child Physical Abuse
        154. Page 1284
          Evidence for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Acute Uncomplicated Sinusitis in Children: A Systematic Review
        155. Page 1284
          An Evidence-Based Review of Important Issues Concerning Neonatal Hyperbilirubinemia
        156. Page 1284
          Excessive Sleepiness in Adolescents and Young Adults: Causes, Consequences, and Treatment Strategies
        157. Page 1285
          Expert Witness Participation in Civil and Criminal Proceedings
        158. Page 1285
          Exposure to Nontraditional Pets at Home and to Animals in Public Settings: Risks to Children
        159. Page 1285
          Eye Examination in Infants, Children, and Young Adults by Pediatricians
        160. Page 1285
          The Eye Examination in the Evaluation of Child Abuse
        161. Page 1285
          Facilities and Equipment for the Care of Pediatric Patients in a Community Hospital
        162. Page 1285
          Failure to Thrive as a Manifestation of Child Neglect
        163. Page 1286
          Falls from Heights: Windows, Roofs, and Balconies
        164. Page 1286
          Families and Adoption: The Pediatrician’s Role in Supporting Communication
        165. Page 1286
          Fathers and Pediatricians: Enhancing Men’s Roles in the Care and Development of Their Children
        166. Page 1286
          Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
        167. Page 1286
          Fever and Antipyretic Use in Children
        168. Page 1287
          Financing Graduate Medical Education to Meet the Needs of Children and the Future Pediatrician Workforce
        169. Page 1287
          Financing of Pediatric Home Health Care
        170. Page 1287
          Firearm-Related Injuries Affecting the Pediatric Population
        171. Page 1287
          Fireworks-Related Injuries to Children
        172. Page 1288
          Fluoride Use in Caries Prevention in the Primary Care Setting
        173. Page 1288
          Folic Acid for the Prevention of Neural Tube Defects
        174. Page 1288
          Follow-Up Management of Children With Tympanostomy Tubes
        175. Page 1288
          Forgoing Life-Sustaining Medical Treatment in Abused Children
        176. Page 1288
          Forgoing Medically Provided Nutrition and Hydration in Children
        177. Page 1289
          The Future of Pediatrics: Mental Health Competencies for Pediatric Primary Care
        178. Page 1289
          Gastroesophageal Reflux: Management Guidance for the Pediatrician
        179. Page 1289
          Generic Prescribing, Generic Substitution, and Therapeutic Substitution
        180. Page 1289
          Global Climate Change and Children’s Health
        181. Page 1290
          Global Climate Change and Children’s Health (Technical Report)
        182. Page 1290
          Graduate Medical Education and Pediatric Workforce Issues and Principles
        183. Page 1290
          Guidance for Effective Discipline
        184. Page 1290
          Guidance for the Administration of Medication in School
        185. Page 1290
          Guidance on Management of Asymptomatic Neonates Born to Women With Active Genital Herpes Lesions
        186. Page 1290
          Guidelines for Care of Children in the Emergency Department
        187. Page 1291
          Guidelines for Developing Admission and Discharge Policies for the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
        188. Page 1291
          Guidelines for Home Care of Infants, Children, and Adolescents With Chronic Disease
        189. Page 1291
          Guidelines for Monitoring and Management of Pediatric Patients During and After Sedation for Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures: An Update
        190. Page 1291
          Guidelines for Pediatric Cancer Centers
        191. Page 1292
          Guidelines for Pediatric Cardiovascular Centers
        192. Page 1292
          Guidelines for the Determination of Brain Death in Infants and Children: An Update of the 1987 Task Force Recommendations
        193. Page 1292
          Guidelines for the Ethical Conduct of Studies to Evaluate Drugs in Pediatric Populations
        194. Page 1292
          Guidelines on Forgoing Life-Sustaining Medical Treatment
        195. Page 1292
          Guiding Principles for Managed Care Arrangements for the Health Care of Newborns, Infants, Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults
        196. Page 1293
          Guiding Principles for Pediatric Hospital Medicine Programs
        197. Page 1293
          Gynecologic Examination for Adolescents in the Pediatric Office Setting
        198. Page 1293
          Head Lice
        199. Page 1293
          Health and Mental Health Needs of Children in US Military Families
        200. Page 1293
          Health Care for Youth in the Juvenile Justice System
        201. Page 1294
          Health Care Issues for Children and Adolescents in Foster Care and Kinship Care
        202. Page 1294
          Health Care Issues for Children and Adolescents in Foster Care and Kinship Care (Technical Report)
        203. Page 1294
          Health Care of Youth Aging Out of Foster Care
        204. Page 1294
          Health Care Supervision for Children With Williams Syndrome
        205. Page 1294
          Health Equity and Children’s Rights
        206. Page 1294
          Health Information Technology and the Medical Home
        207. Page 1295
          Health Supervision for Children With Achondroplasia
        208. Page 1295
          Health Supervision for Children With Down Syndrome
        209. Page 1295
          Health Supervision for Children With Fragile X Syndrome
        210. Page 1295
          Health Supervision for Children With Marfan Syndrome
        211. Page 1295
          Health Supervision for Children With Neurofibromatosis
        212. Page 1296
          Health Supervision for Children With Prader-Willi Syndrome
        213. Page 1296
          Health Supervision for Children With Sickle Cell Disease
        214. Page 1296
          Hearing Assessment in Infants and Children: Recommendations Beyond Neonatal Screening
        215. Page 1296
          Helping Children and Families Deal With Divorce and Separation
        216. Page 1296
          High-Deductible Health Plans
        217. Page 1297
          High-Deductible Health Plans and the New Risks of Consumer-Driven Health Insurance Products
        218. Page 1297
          HIV Testing and Prophylaxis to Prevent Mother-to-Child Transmission in the United States
        219. Page 1297
          Home, Hospital, and Other Non-School-Based Instruction for Children and Adolescents Who are Medically Unable to Attend School
        220. Page 1297
          Home Care of Children and Youth With Complex Health Care Needs and Technology Dependencies
        221. Page 1298
          Honoring Do-Not-Attempt-Resuscitation Requests in Schools
        222. Page 1298
          Hospital Discharge of the High-Risk Neonate
        223. Page 1298
          The Hospital Record of the Injured Child and the Need for External Cause-of-Injury Codes
        224. Page 1298
          Hospital Stay for Healthy Term Newborn Infants
        225. Page 1298
          Human Embryonic Stem Cell (hESC) and Human Embryo Research
        226. Page 1299
          Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Other Blood-Borne Viral Pathogens in the Athletic Setting
        227. Page 1299
          Human Milk, Breastfeeding, and Transmission of Human Immunodeficiency Virus in the United States
        228. Page 1299
          Human Milk, Breastfeeding, and Transmission of Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1 in the United States (Technical Report)
        229. Page 1299
          Hypothermia and Neonatal Encephalopathy
        230. Page 1299
          Identification and Care of HIV-Exposed and HIV-Infected Infants, Children, and Adolescents in Foster Care
        231. Page 1299
          Identification and Evaluation of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders
        232. Page 1300
          Identification and Management of Eating Disorders in Children and Adolescents
        233. Page 1300
          Identifying Infants and Young Children With Developmental Disorders in the Medical Home: An Algorithm for Developmental Surveillance and Screening
        234. Page 1300
          Immersion in Water During Labor and Delivery
        235. Page 1300
          Immunization for Streptococcus Pneumoniae Infections in High-Risk Children
        236. Page 1301
          Immunization Information Systems
        237. Page 1301
          Immunizing Parents and Other Close Family Contacts in the Pediatric Office Setting
        238. Page 1301
          The Impact of Marijuana Policies on Youth: Clinical, Research, and Legal Update
        239. Page 1301
          The Impact of Marijuana Policies on Youth: Clinical, Research, and Legal Update (Technical Report)
        240. Page 1301
          Impact of Music, Music Lyrics, and Music Videos on Children and Youth
        241. Page 1302
          The Impact of Social Media on Children, Adolescents, and Families
        242. Page 1302
          The Importance of Play in Promoting Healthy Child Development and Maintaining Strong Parent-Child Bond: Focus on Children in Poverty
        243. Page 1302
          The Importance of Play in Promoting Healthy Child Development and Maintaining Strong Parent-Child Bonds
        244. Page 1302
          Improving Substance Abuse Prevention, Assessment, and Treatment Financing for Children and Adolescents
        245. Page 1302
          The Inappropriate Use of School “Readiness” Tests
        246. Page 1302
          Incidental Findings on Brain and Spine Imaging in Children
        247. Page 1303
          Incorporating Recognition and Management of Perinatal and Postpartum Depression into Pediatric Practice
        248. Page 1303
          Increasing Antiretroviral Drug Access for Children With HIV Infection
        249. Page 1303
          Increasing Immunization Coverage
        250. Page 1304
          Indications for Management and Referral of Patients Involved in Substance Abuse
        251. Page 1304
          The Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) for Children With Special Educational Needs
        252. Page 1304
          Infant Feeding and Transmission of Human Immunodeficiency Virus in the United States
        253. Page 1304
          Infant Methemoglobinemia: The Role of Dietary Nitrate in Food and Water
        254. Page 1304
          Infection Prevention and Control in Pediatric Ambulatory Settings
        255. Page 1305
          Influenza Immunization for All Health Care Personnel: Keep It Mandatory
        256. Page 1305
          Informed Consent, Parental Permission, and Assent in Pediatric Practice
        257. Page 1305
          Inhalant Abuse
        258. Page 1305
          Injuries Associated With Infant Walkers
        259. Page 1305
          Injuries in Youth Soccer
        260. Page 1305
          Injury Risk of Nonpowder Guns
        261. Page 1306
          In-Line Skating Injuries in Children and Adolescents
        262. Page 1306
          Institutional Ethics Committees
        263. Page 1306
          Instrument-Based Pediatric Vision Screening Policy Statement
        264. Page 1306
          Insufficient Sleep in Adolescents and Young Adults: An Update on Causes and Consequences
        265. Page 1306
          Insurance Coverage of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services for Children and Adolescents: A Consensus Statement
        266. Page 1306
          Intensive Training and Sports Specialization in Young Athletes
        267. Page 1306
          Interferon-Îł Release Assays for Diagnosis of Tuberculosis Infection and Disease in Children
        268. Page 1307
          Intimate Partner Violence: The Role of the Pediatrician
        269. Page 1307
          Iodine Deficiency, Pollutant Chemicals, and the Thyroid: New Information on an Old Problem
        270. Page 1307
          Lactose Intolerance in Infants, Children, and Adolescents
        271. Page 1307
          “Late-Preterm” Infants: A Population at Risk
        272. Page 1307
          Lawn Mower-Related Injuries to Children
        273. Page 1308
          Lawn Mower-Related Injuries to Children (Technical Report)
        274. Page 1308
          Learning Disabilities, Dyslexia, and Vision
        275. Page 1308
          Learning Disabilities, Dyslexia, and Vision (Technical Report)
        276. Page 1308
          Legalization of Marijuana: Potential Impact on Youth
        277. Page 1308
          Legalization of Marijuana: Potential Impact on Youth (Technical Report)
        278. Page 1309
          Levels of Neonatal Care
        279. Page 1309
          The Lifelong Effects of Early Childhood Adversity and Toxic Stress
        280. Page 1309
          Literacy Promotion: An Essential Component of Primary Care Pediatric Practice
        281. Page 1309
          Long-Term Follow-Up Care for Pediatric Cancer Survivors
        282. Page 1310
          Maintaining and Improving the Oral Health of Young Children
        283. Page 1310
          Male Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health Care
        284. Page 1310
          Male Circumcision
        285. Page 1311
          Maltreatment of Children With Disabilities
        286. Page 1311
          Management of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders
        287. Page 1311
          Management of Dental Trauma in a Primary Care Setting
        288. Page 1311
          Management of Food Allergy in the School Setting
        289. Page 1312
          Management of Neonates With Suspected or Proven Early-Onset Bacterial Sepsis
        290. Page 1312
          Management of Pediatric Trauma
        291. Page 1312
          Management of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Children and Adolescents
        292. Page 1313
          Marijuana: A Continuing Concern for Pediatricians
        293. Page 1313
          Maternal Phenylketonuria
        294. Page 1313
          Maternal-Fetal Intervention and Fetal Care Centers
        295. Page 1313
          Media Education
        296. Page 1313
          Media Use by Children Younger Than 2 Years
        297. Page 1314
          Media Violence
        298. Page 1314
          Medicaid Policy Statement
        299. Page 1314
          Medical Concerns in the Female Athlete
        300. Page 1314
          Medical Conditions Affecting Sports Participation
        301. Page 1314
          Medical Emergencies Occurring at School
        302. Page 1314
          The Medical Home
        303. Page 1314
          Medical Staff Appointment and Delineation of Pediatric Privileges in Hospitals
        304. Page 1315
          Menstruation in Girls and Adolescents: Using the Menstrual Cycle as a Vital Sign
        305. Page 1315
          Metric Units and the Preferred Dosing of Orally Administered Liquid Medications
        306. Page 1315
          Minors as Living Solid-Organ Donors
        307. Page 1315
          Model Contractual Language for Medical Necessity for Children
        308. Page 1315
          Molecular Genetic Testing in Pediatric Practice: A Subject Review
        309. Page 1315
          Motor Delays: Early Identification and Evaluation
        310. Page 1316
          Neonatal Drug Withdrawal
        311. Page 1316
          The New Morbidity Revisited: A Renewed Commitment to the Psychosocial Aspects of Pediatric Care
        312. Page 1316
          Newborn Screening Expands: Recommendations for Pediatricians and Medical Homes-Implications for the System
        313. Page 1316
          Newborn Screening for Biliary Atresia
        314. Page 1316
          Nondiscrimination in Pediatric Health Care
        315. Page 1317
          Noninitiation or Withdrawal of Intensive Care for High-Risk Newborns
        316. Page 1317
          Noninvasive Respiratory Support
        317. Page 1317
          Nonoral Feeding for Children and Youth With Developmental or Acquired Disabilities
        318. Page 1317
          Nontherapeutic Use of Antimicrobial Agents in Animal Agriculture: Implications for Pediatrics
        319. Page 1317
          Office-Based Care for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning Youth
        320. Page 1318
          Office-Based Care for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning Youth (Technical Report)
        321. Page 1318
          Office-Based Counseling for Unintentional Injury Prevention
        322. Page 1318
          Off-Label Use of Drugs in Children
        323. Page 1318
          Ophthalmologic Examinations in Children With Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
        324. Page 1318
          Optimizing Bone Health in Children and Adolescents
        325. Page 1319
          Oral and Dental Aspects of Child Abuse and Neglect
        326. Page 1319
          Oral Health Care for Children With Developmental Disabilities
        327. Page 1319
          Organic Foods: Health and Environmental Advantages and Disadvantages
        328. Page 1319
          Organized Sports for Children and Preadolescents
        329. Page 1320
          Out-of-Home Placement for Children and Adolescents With Disabilities
        330. Page 1320
          Out-of-School Suspension and Expulsion
        331. Page 1320
          Overcrowding Crisis in Our Nation’s Emergency Departments: Is Our Safety Net Unraveling?
        332. Page 1320
          Overuse Injuries, Overtraining, and Burnout in Child and Adolescent Athletes
        333. Page 1321
          Palliative Care for Children
        334. Page 1321
          Parent-Provider-Community Partnerships: Optimizing Outcomes for Children With Disabilities
        335. Page 1321
          Parental Leave for Residents and Pediatric Training Programs
        336. Page 1321
          Patent Ductus Arteriosus in Preterm Infants
        337. Page 1321
          Patient- and Family-Centered Care and the Pediatrician’s Role
        338. Page 1322
          Patient- and Family-Centered Care and the Role of the Emergency Physician Providing Care to a Child in the Emergency Department
        339. Page 1322
          Patient- and Family-Centered Care Coordination: A Framework for Integrating Care for Children and Youth Across Multiple Systems
        340. Page 1322
          Patient- and Family-Centered Care of Children in the Emergency Department
        341. Page 1322
          Patient Safety in the Pediatric Emergency Care Setting
        342. Page 1322
          Payment for Telephone Care
        343. Page 1323
          Pedestrian Safety
        344. Page 1323
          Pediatric and Adolescent Mental Health Emergencies in the Emergency Medical Services System
        345. Page 1323
          Pediatric Anthrax Clinical Management
        346. Page 1323
          Pediatric Anthrax Clinical Management: Executive Summary
        347. Page 1324
          Pediatric Aspects of Inpatient Health Information Technology Systems
        348. Page 1324
          Pediatric Care Recommendations for Freestanding Urgent Care Facilities
        349. Page 1324
          Pediatric Fellowship Training
        350. Page 1324
          Pediatric Mental Health Emergencies in the Emergency Medical Services System
        351. Page 1324
          Pediatric Observation Units
        352. Page 1324
          Pediatric Organ Donation and Transplantation
        353. Page 1325
          Pediatric Palliative Care and Hospice Care Commitments, Guidelines, and Recommendations
        354. Page 1325
          Pediatric Primary Health Care
        355. Page 1325
          Pediatric Sudden Cardiac Arrest
        356. Page 1325
          The Pediatrician and Childhood Bereavement
        357. Page 1325
          The Pediatrician and Disaster Preparedness
        358. Page 1326
          The Pediatrician Workforce: Current Status and Future Prospects
        359. Page 1326
          Pediatrician Workforce Policy Statement
        360. Page 1326
          Pediatrician-Family-Patient Relationships: Managing the Boundaries
        361. Page 1327
          The Pediatrician’s Role in Child Maltreatment Prevention
        362. Page 1327
          The Pediatrician’s Role in Community Pediatrics
        363. Page 1327
          The Pediatrician’s Role in Development and Implementation of an Individual Education Plan (IEP) and/or an Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP)
        364. Page 1327
          The Pediatrician’s Role in Family Support and Family Support Programs
        365. Page 1327
          The Pediatrician’s Role in Supporting Adoptive Families
        366. Page 1327
          The Pediatrician’s Role in the Evaluation and Preparation of Pediatric Patients Undergoing Anesthesia
        367. Page 1327
          The Pediatrician’s Role in the Prevention of Missing Children
        368. Page 1328
          Personal Watercraft Use by Children and Adolescents
        369. Page 1328
          Pesticide Exposure in Children
        370. Page 1328
          Pesticide Exposure in Children (Technical Report)
        371. Page 1328
          Phototherapy to Prevent Severe Neonatal Hyperbilirubinemia in the Newborn Infant 35 or More Weeks of Gestation
        372. Page 1329
          Physician Health and Wellness
        373. Page 1329
          Physician Refusal to Provide Information or Treatment on the Basis of Claims of Conscience
        374. Page 1329
          Physicians’ Roles in Coordinating Care of Hospitalized Children
        375. Page 1329
          Planned Home Birth
        376. Page 1330
          Point-of-Care Ultrasonography by Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physicians
        377. Page 1330
          Point-of-Care Ultrasonography by Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physicians (Technical Report)
        378. Page 1330
          Postdischarge Follow-Up of Infants With Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
        379. Page 1330
          Postexposure Prophylaxis in Children and Adolescents for Nonoccupational Exposure to Human Immunodeficiency Virus
        380. Page 1331
          Postnatal Corticosteroids to Prevent or Treat Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
        381. Page 1331
          Postnatal Glucose Homeostasis in Late-Preterm and Term Infants (Clinical Report)
        382. Page 1331
          Precertification Process
        383. Page 1331
          Premedication for Nonemergency Endotracheal Intubation in the Neonate
        384. Page 1331
          Prenatal Substance Abuse: Short- and Long-Term Effects on the Exposed Fetus
        385. Page 1331
          The Prenatal Visit
        386. Page 1331
          Preparation for Emergencies in the Offices of Pediatricians and Pediatric Primary Care Providers
        387. Page 1332
          Preparing for Pediatric Emergencies: Drugs to Consider
        388. Page 1332
          Prescribing Assistive-Technology Systems: Focus on Children With Impaired Communication
        389. Page 1332
          Prescribing Therapy Services for Children With Motor Disabilities
        390. Page 1332
          Preservation of Fertility in Pediatric and Adolescent Patients With Cancer
        391. Page 1332
          Preventing and Treating Homesickness
        392. Page 1333
          Prevention and Management of Pain in the Neonate: An Update
        393. Page 1333
          Prevention and Management of Positional Skull Deformities in Infants
        394. Page 1333
          Prevention and Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Children, With Special Emphasis on American Indian and Alaska Native Children
        395. Page 1333
          Prevention of Agricultural Injuries Among Children and Adolescents
        396. Page 1333
          Prevention of Choking Among Children
        397. Page 1334
          Prevention of Drowning
        398. Page 1334
          Prevention of Drowning (Technical Report)
        399. Page 1334
          Prevention of Pediatric Overweight and Obesity
        400. Page 1334
          Prevention of Rotavirus Disease: Updated Guidelines for Use of Rotavirus Vaccine
        401. Page 1334
          Prevention of Sexual Harassment in the Workplace and Educational Settings
        402. Page 1334
          The Prevention of Unintentional Injury Among American Indian and Alaska Native Children: A Subject Review
        403. Page 1335
          Preventive Oral Health Intervention for Pediatricians
        404. Page 1335
          Principles for the Development and Use of Quality Measures
        405. Page 1335
          Principles of Health Care Financing
        406. Page 1335
          Principles of Judicious Antibiotic Prescribing for Upper Respiratory Tract Infections in Pediatrics
        407. Page 1335
          Principles of Pediatric Patient Safety: Reducing Harm Due to Medical Care
        408. Page 1336
          Probiotics and Prebiotics in Pediatrics
        409. Page 1336
          Procedures for the Evaluation of the Visual System by Pediatricians
        410. Page 1336
          Professional Liability Insurance and Medicolegal Education for Pediatric Residents and Fellows
        411. Page 1336
          Professionalism in Pediatrics
        412. Page 1336
          Professionalism in Pediatrics: Statement of Principles
        413. Page 1336
          Promoting Education, Mentorship, and Support for Pediatric Research
        414. Page 1337
          Promoting Food Security for All Children
        415. Page 1337
          Promoting Optimal Development: Screening for Behavioral and Emotional Problems
        416. Page 1337
          Promoting the Participation of Children With Disabilities in Sports, Recreation, and Physical Activities
        417. Page 1337
          Promoting the Well-Being of Children Whose Parents Are Gay or Lesbian
        418. Page 1338
          Promoting the Well-Being of Children Whose Parents Are Gay or Lesbian (Technical Report)
        419. Page 1338
          Promotion of Healthy Weight-Control Practices in Young Athletes
        420. Page 1338
          Protecting Children from Sexual Abuse by Health Care Providers
        421. Page 1338
          Protecting Children from Tobacco, Nicotine, and Tobacco Smoke
        422. Page 1338
          Protective Eyewear for Young Athletes
        423. Page 1339
          Providing a Primary Care Medical Home for Children and Youth With Cerebral Palsy
        424. Page 1339
          Providing a Primary Care Medical Home for Children and Youth With Spina Bifida
        425. Page 1339
          Providing Care for Children and Adolescents Facing Homelessness and Housing Insecurity
        426. Page 1339
          Providing Care for Immigrant, Migrant, and Border Children
        427. Page 1339
          Providing Psychosocial Support to Children and Families in the Aftermath of Disasters and Crises
        428. Page 1340
          Provision of Educationally Related Services for Children and Adolescents With Chronic Diseases and Disabling Conditions
        429. Page 1340
          Psychological Maltreatment
        430. Page 1340
          Psychosocial Implications of Disaster or Terrorism on Children: A Guide for the Pediatrician
        431. Page 1340
          Psychosocial Risks of Chronic Health Conditions in Childhood and Adolescence
        432. Page 1340
          Psychosocial Support for Youth Living With HIV
        433. Page 1341
          Public Policy to Protect Children from Tobacco, Nicotine, and Tobacco Smoke
        434. Page 1341
          Quality Early Education and Child Care from Birth to Kindergarten
        435. Page 1341
          Race, Ethnicity, and Socioeconomic Status in Research on Child Health
        436. Page 1341
          Racial and Ethnic Disparities in the Health and Health Care of Children
        437. Page 1342
          Radiation Disasters and Children
        438. Page 1342
          Radiation Risk to Children from Computed Tomography
        439. Page 1342
          Recognition and Management of Iatrogenically Induced Opioid Dependence and Withdrawal in Children
        440. Page 1343
          Recognizing and Responding to Medical Neglect
        441. Page 1343
          Recommendations for Prevention and Control of Influenza in Children, 2015–2016
        442. Page 1343
          Recommendations for the Prevention of Streptococcus Pneumoniae Infections in Infants and Children: Use of 13-Valent Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV13) and Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Vaccine (PPSV23)
        443. Page 1343
          Recommended Childhood and Adolescent Immunization Schedule-United States, 2016
        444. Page 1343
          Red Reflex Examination in Neonates, Infants, and Children
        445. Page 1344
          Reducing Injury Risk from Body Checking in Boys’ Youth Ice Hockey
        446. Page 1344
          Reducing the Number of Deaths and Injuries from Residential Fires
        447. Page 1344
          Reducing the Risk of HIV Infection Associated With Illicit Drug Use
        448. Page 1344
          Referral to Pediatric Surgical Specialists
        449. Page 1344
          Reimbursement for Foods for Special Dietary Use
        450. Page 1345
          Relief of Pain and Anxiety in Pediatric Patients in Emergency Medical Systems
        451. Page 1345
          Religious Objections to Medical Care
        452. Page 1345
          Rescue Medicine for Epilepsy in Education Settings
        453. Page 1345
          Respiratory Support in Preterm Infants at Birth
        454. Page 1345
          Responding to Parental Refusals of Immunization of Children
        455. Page 1345
          Restraint Use on Aircraft
        456. Page 1346
          Returning to Learning Following a Concussion
        457. Page 1346
          Ritual Genital Cutting of Female Minors
        458. Page 1346
          Role of Pediatricians in Advocating Life Support Training Courses for Parents and the Public
        459. Page 1346
          Role of Pediatricians in Advocating Life Support Training Courses for Parents and the Public (Technical Report)
        460. Page 1346
          The Role of Preschool Home-Visiting Programs in Improving Children’s Developmental and Health Outcomes
        461. Page 1346
          Role of Pulse Oximetry in Examining Newborns for Congenital Heart Disease: A Scientific Statement from the AHA and AAP
        462. Page 1347
          The Role of Schools in Combating Illicit Substance Abuse
        463. Page 1347
          Role of the Medical Home in Family-Centered Early Intervention Services
        464. Page 1347
          The Role of the Pediatrician in Primary Prevention of Obesity
        465. Page 1348
          The Role of the Pediatrician in Rural Emergency Medical Services for Children
        466. Page 1348
          Role of the Pediatrician in Youth Violence Prevention
        467. Page 1348
          Role of the School Nurse in Providing School Health Services
        468. Page 1348
          Role of the School Physician
        469. Page 1348
          Safe Transportation of Newborns at Hospital Discharge
        470. Page 1348
          Safe Transportation of Preterm and Low Birth Weight Infants at Hospital Discharge
        471. Page 1348
          School Bus Transportation of Children With Special Health Care Needs
        472. Page 1348
          School Health Assessments
        473. Page 1349
          School Health Centers and Other Integrated School Health Services
        474. Page 1349
          School Readiness
        475. Page 1349
          School Start Times for Adolescents
        476. Page 1349
          School Transportation Safety
        477. Page 1349
          School-Based Health Centers and Pediatric Practice
        478. Page 1350
          School-Based Mental Health Services
        479. Page 1350
          Scope of Health Care Benefits for Children From Birth Through Age 26
        480. Page 1350
          Scope of Practice Issues in the Delivery of Pediatric Health Care
        481. Page 1350
          Screening Examination of Premature Infants for Retinopathy of Prematurity
        482. Page 1350
          Screening for Nonviral Sexually Transmitted Infections in Adolescents and Young Adults
        483. Page 1350
          Screening for Retinopathy in the Pediatric Patient With Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
        484. Page 1351
          Secondhand and Prenatal Tobacco Smoke Exposure
        485. Page 1351
          Selecting Appropriate Toys for Young Children: The Pediatrician’s Role
        486. Page 1351
          Self-Injectable Epinephrine for First-Aid Management of Anaphylaxis
        487. Page 1351
          Sensory Integration Therapies for Children With Developmental and Behavioral Disorders
        488. Page 1352
          Sexual Orientation and Adolescents
        489. Page 1352
          Sexuality, Contraception, and the Media
        490. Page 1352
          Sexuality Education for Children and Adolescents
        491. Page 1352
          Sexuality of Children and Adolescents With Developmental Disabilities
        492. Page 1352
          Shopping Cart-Related Injuries to Children
        493. Page 1353
          Shopping Cart-Related Injuries to Children (Technical Report)
        494. Page 1353
          Sids and Other Sleep-Related Infant Deaths: Expansion of Recommendations for a Safe Infant Sleeping Environment
        495. Page 1353
          Sids and Other Sleep-Related Infant Deaths: Expansion of Recommendations for a Safe Infant Sleeping Environment (Technical Report)
        496. Page 1353
          Skateboard and Scooter Injuries
        497. Page 1354
          Skin-to-Skin Care for Term and Preterm Infants in the Neonatal ICU
        498. Page 1354
          Snacks, Sweetened Beverages, Added Sugars, and Schools
        499. Page 1354
          Snowmobiling Hazards
        500. Page 1354
          Soft Drinks in Schools
        501. Page 1354
          Special Requirements of Electronic Health Record Systems in Pediatrics
        502. Page 1355
          Spectrum of Noninfectious Health Effects from Molds
        503. Page 1355
          Spectrum of Noninfectious Health Effects from Molds (Technical Report)
        504. Page 1355
          Sport-Related Concussion in Children and Adolescents
        505. Page 1355
          Sports Drinks and Energy Drinks for Children and Adolescents: Are They Appropriate?
        506. Page 1356
          Standard Terminology for Fetal, Infant, and Perinatal Deaths
        507. Page 1356
          Standards for Health Information Technology to Ensure Adolescent Privacy
        508. Page 1356
          Standards for Pediatric Cancer Centers
        509. Page 1356
          State Children’s Health Insurance Program Achievements, Challenges, and Policy Recommendations
        510. Page 1356
          Strategies for Prevention of Health Care- Associated Infections in the NICU
        511. Page 1356
          Strength Training by Children and Adolescents
        512. Page 1356
          Substance Use Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment for Pediatricians
        513. Page 1357
          Suicide and Suicide Attempts in Adolescents
        514. Page 1357
          Supplemental Security Income (SSI) for Children and Youth With Disabilities
        515. Page 1357
          Supporting the Family After the Death of a Child
        516. Page 1357
          Supporting the Health Care Transition from Adolescence to Adulthood in the Medical Home
        517. Page 1357
          Surfactant Replacement Therapy for Preterm and Term Neonates With Respiratory Distress
        518. Page 1358
          Surveillance of Pediatric HIV Infection
        519. Page 1358
          Swimming Programs for Infants and Toddlers
        520. Page 1358
          Tackling in Youth Football
        521. Page 1358
          The Teen Driver
        522. Page 1358
          Telemedicine for Evaluation of Retinopathy of Prematurity
        523. Page 1359
          Telemedicine: Pediatric Applications
        524. Page 1359
          Testing for Drugs of Abuse in Children and Adolescents
        525. Page 1359
          Tobacco, Alcohol, and Other Drugs: The Role of the Pediatrician in Prevention, Identification, and Management of Substance Abuse
        526. Page 1359
          Tobacco as a Substance of Abuse
        527. Page 1359
          Tobacco Use: A Pediatric Disease
        528. Page 1360
          Toward Transparent Clinical Policies
        529. Page 1360
          Trampoline Safety in Childhood and Adolescence
        530. Page 1360
          The Transfer of Drugs and Therapeutics into Human Breast Milk: An Update on Selected Topics
        531. Page 1360
          Transitioning HIV-Infected Youth into Adult Health Care
        532. Page 1361
          Transporting Children With Special Health Care Needs
        533. Page 1361
          The Treatment of Neurologically Impaired Children Using Patterning
        534. Page 1361
          Ultraviolet Radiation: A Hazard to Children and Adolescents
        535. Page 1361
          Ultraviolet Radiation: A Hazard to Children and Adolescents (Technical Report)
        536. Page 1361
          Underinsurance of Adolescents: Recommendations for Improved Coverage of Preventive, Reproductive, and Behavioral Health Care Services
        537. Page 1362
          Understanding the Behavioral and Emotional Consequences of Child Abuse
        538. Page 1362
          Update of Newborn Screening and Therapy for Congenital Hypothyroidism
        539. Page 1362
          Updated Guidance for Palivizumab Prophylaxis Among Infants and Young Children at Increased Risk of Hospitalization for Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection
        540. Page 1363
          Updated Guidance for Palivizumab Prophylaxis Among Infants and Young Children at Increased Risk of Hospitalization for Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection (Technical Report)
        541. Page 1363
          Updated Recommendations on the Use of Meningococcal Vaccines
        542. Page 1363
          The Use and Misuse of Fruit Juice in Pediatrics
        543. Page 1363
          Use of Chaperones During the Physical Examination of the Pediatric Patient
        544. Page 1363
          Use of Codeine- and Dextromethorphan-Containing Cough Remedies in Children
        545. Page 1363
          The Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Pediatrics
        546. Page 1364
          Use of Inhaled Nitric Oxide
        547. Page 1364
          Use of Inhaled Nitric Oxide in Preterm Infants
        548. Page 1364
          Use of Performance-Enhancing Substances
        549. Page 1364
          Use of Soy Protein-Based Formulas in Infant Feeding
        550. Page 1364
          The Use of Systemic and Topical Fluoroquinolones
        551. Page 1364
          The Use of Telemedicine to Address Access and Physician Workforce Shortages
        552. Page 1365
          Uses of Drugs Not Described in the Package Insert (Off-Label Uses)
        553. Page 1365
          Ventricular Fibrillation and the Use of Automated External Defibrillators on Children
        554. Page 1365
          Visual System Assessment in Infants, Children, and Young Adults by Pediatricians
        555. Page 1365
          When Is Lack of Supervision Neglect?
        556. Page 1365
          WIC Program
        557. Page 1366
          Withholding or Termination of Resuscitation in Pediatric Out-of-Hospital Traumatic Cardiopulmonary Arrest
        558. Page 1366
          Year 2007 Position Statement: Principles and Guidelines for Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Programs
      2. Page 1367
        Section 6. Endorsed Policies
        1. Page 1369
          SPCTPD/ACC/AAP/AHA Training Guidelines for Pediatric Cardiology Fellowship Programs (Revision of the 2005 Training Guidelines for Pediatric Cardiology Fellowship Programs)
        2. Page 1369
          Advanced Practice Registered Nurse: Role, Preparation, and Scope of Practice
        3. Page 1369
          Appropriate Medical Care for the Secondary School-Age Athlete Communication
        4. Page 1369
          Appropriate Use Criteria for Initial Transthoracic Echocardiography in Outpatient Pediatric Cardiology
        5. Page 1369
          Best Practice for Infant Surgery: A Position Statement from the American Pediatric Surgical Association
        6. Page 1370
          Cardiovascular Risk Reduction in High-Risk Pediatric Populations
        7. Page 1370
          Children’s Surgery Verification Pilot Draft Documents
        8. Page 1370
          A Comprehensive Immunization Strategy to Eliminate Transmission of Hepatitis B Virus Infection in the United States
        9. Page 1370
          Consensus Communication on Early Peanut Introduction and the Prevention of Peanut Allergy in High-Risk Infants
        10. Page 1371
          Consensus Statement: Definitions for Consistent Emergency Department Metrics
        11. Page 1371
          Consensus Statement on Management of Intersex Disorders
        12. Page 1371
          Defining Pediatric Malnutrition: A Paradigm Shift Toward Etiology-Related Definitions
        13. Page 1371
          Diabetes Care for Emerging Adults: Recommendations for Transition from Pediatric to Adult Diabetes Care Systems
        14. Page 1371
          Diagnosis, Treatment, and Long-Term Management of Kawasaki Disease: A Statement for Health Professionals
        15. Page 1371
          Dietary Recommendations for Children and Adolescents: A Guide for Practitioners
        16. Page 1371
          Dietary Reference Intakes for Calcium and Vitamin D
        17. Page 1371
          Emergency Equipment and Supplies in the School Setting
        18. Page 1371
          Enhancing the Work of the Hhs National Vaccine Program in Global Immunizations
        19. Page 1371
          Ethical Consideration for Including Women in Research Participants
        20. Page 1372
          Evidence Report: Genetic and Metabolic Testing on Children With Global Developmental Delay
        21. Page 1372
          Evidence-Based Guideline Update: Medical Treatment of Infantile Spasms
        22. Page 1372
          Evidence-Based Management of Sickle Cell Disease: Expert Panel Report, 2014
        23. Page 1372
          Executing Juvenile Offenders: A Fundamental Failure of Society
        24. Page 1372
          Expedited Partner Therapy for Adolescents Diagnosed With Chlamydia or Gonorrhea: A Position Paper of the Society for Adolescent Medicine
        25. Page 1373
          Expert Panel on Integrated Guidelines for Cardiovascular Health and Risk Reduction in Children and Adolescents: Summary Report
        26. Page 1373
          Faculty Competencies for Global Health
        27. Page 1373
          Foster Care Mental Health Values
        28. Page 1373
          General Recommendations on Immunization: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (Acip)
        29. Page 1373
          Genetic Basis for Congenital Heart Defects: Current Knowledge
        30. Page 1374
          Gifts to Physicians From Industry
        31. Page 1374
          Guidelines for Field Triage of Injured Patients
        32. Page 1374
          Guidelines for Referral of Children and Adolescents to Pediatric Rheumatologists
        33. Page 1374
          Helping the Student With Diabetes Succeed: A Guide for School Personnel
        34. Page 1374
          Identifying and Responding to Domestic Violence: Consensus Recommendations for Child and Adolescent Health
        35. Page 1374
          Importance and Implementation of Training in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Automated External Defibrillation in Schools
        36. Page 1374
          Inter-Association Consensus Statement on Best Practices for Sports Medicine Management for Secondary Schools and Colleges
        37. Page 1374
          Lightning Safety for Athletics and Recreation
        38. Page 1374
          Long-Term Cardiovascular Toxicity in Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults Who Receive Cancer Therapy: Pathophysiology, Course, Monitoring, Management, Prevention, and Research Directions: A Scientific Statement from the American Heart Association
        39. Page 1375
          The Management of Hypotension in the Very-Low-Birth-Weight Infant: Guideline for Practice
        40. Page 1375
          Meeting of the Strategic Advisory Group of Experts on Immunization, April 2012-Conclusions and Recommendations
        41. Page 1375
          Mental Health and Substance Use Screening and Assessment of Children in Foster Care
        42. Page 1375
          Multilingual Children: Beyond Myths and Toward Best Practices
        43. Page 1375
          National Adoption Center: Open Records
        44. Page 1375
          Neonatal Encephalopathy and Neurologic Outcome, Second Edition
        45. Page 1375
          Neurodevelopmental Outcomes in Children With Congenital Heart Disease: Evaluation and Management: A Scientific Statement from the American Heart Association
        46. Page 1375
          Noninherited Risk Factors and Congenital Cardiovascular Defects: Current Knowledge
        47. Page 1376
          Pediatric Care in the Emergency Department
        48. Page 1376
          Prevention and Control of Meningococcal Disease: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)