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Pediatric Clinical Practice Guidelines & Policies - 13th edition

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 2013, with the latest clinical practice guidelines for more than 30 conditions, plus every AAP policy statement, clinical report, and technical report through December 2012.

Updated and expanded for 2013 including:

- New Sleep Apnea clinical practice guideline.

- Full text of more than 60 new or revised AAP policies

- CD-ROM includes the full text of more than 400 AAP clinical practice guidelines, policy statements, clinical reports, and technical reports.

- More than 30 clinical practice guidelines including new Sleep Apnea guideline, as well as ADHD, bronchiolitis, dysplasia of the hip, gastroenteritis, otitis media, urinary tract infection, and more.

- 2013 immunization schedule.

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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 45
      Bronchiolitis
      1. Page 45
        Diagnosis and Management of Bronchiolitis
      2. Page 67
        Bronchiolitis Clinical Practice Guideline Quick Reference Tools
    4. Page 71
      Dysplasia of the Hip
      1. Page 71
        Early Detection of Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip
      2. Page 83
        Technical Report Summary: Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip Practice Guideline
      3. Page 93
        Dysplasia of the Hip Clinical Practice Guideline Quick Reference Tools
    5. Page 97
      Febrile Seizures
      1. Page 105
        Febrile Seizures: Clinical Practice Guideline for the Long-term Management of the Child With Simple Febrile Seizures
      2. Page 105
        Febrile Seizures: Guideline for the Neurodiagnostic Evaluation of the Child With a Simple Febrile Seizure
      3. Page 113
        Febrile Seizures Clinical Practice Guidelines Quick Reference Tools
    6. Page 117
      Hyperbilirubinemia
      1. Page 117
        Management of Hyperbilirubinemia in the Newborn Infant 35 or More Weeks of Gestation
      2. Page 141
        Technical Report Summary: An Evidence-Based Review of Important Issues Concerning Neonatal Hyperbilirubinemia
      3. Page 155
        Technical Report: Phototherapy to Prevent Severe Neonatal Hyperbilirubinemia in the Newborn Infant 35 or More Weeks of Gestation
      4. Page 163
        2009 Commentary: Hyperbilirubinemia in the Newborn Infant ≥35 Weeks’ Gestation: An Update with Clarifications
      5. Page 169
        2009 Universal Commentary: Universal Bilirubin Screening, Guidelines, and Evidence
      6. Page 173
        Hyperbilirubinemia Clinical Practice Guideline Quick Reference Tools
    7. Page 177
      Otitis Media
      1. Page 177
        Diagnosis and Management of Acute Otitis Media
      2. Page 195
        Otitis Media With Effusion
      3. Page 215
        Otitis Media Clinical Practice Guidelines Quick Reference Tools
    8. Page 225
      Sinusitis
      1. Page 225
        Management of Sinusitis
      2. Page 239
        Technical Report Summary: Evidence for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Acute Uncomplicated Sinusitis in Children: A Systematic Overview
      3. Page 247
        Sinusitis Clinical Practice Guideline Quick Reference Tools
    9. Page 251
      Sleep Apnea
      1. Page 251
        Diagnosis and Management of Childhood Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome
      2. Page 263
        Technical Report: Diagnosis and Management of Childhood Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome
      3. Page 305
        Sleep Apenea Clinical Practice Guideline Quick Reference Tools
    10. Page 309
      Urinary Tract Infection
      1. Page 309
        Urinary Tract Infection: Clinical Practice Guideline for the Diagnosis and Management of the Initial UTI in Febrile Infants and Children 2 to 24 Months
      2. Page 327
        Technical Report: Diagnosis and Management of an Initial UTI in Febrile Infants and Young Children
      3. Page 353
        2011 Commentary: The New American Academy of Pediatrics Urinary Tract Infection Guideline
      4. Page 353
        Urinary Tract Infection Clinical Practice Guideline Quick Reference Tools
  2. Page 357
    Section 2. Endorsed Clinical Practice Guidelines
    1. Page 359
      Autism
      1. Page 359
        Screening and Diagnosis of Autism
    2. Page 359
      Cerebral Palsy
      1. Page 359
        Diagnostic Assessment of the Child With Cerebral Palsy
    3. Page 359
      Community-Acquired Pneumonia
      1. Page 359
        The Management of Community-Acquired Pneumonia (CAP) in Infants and Children Older Than 3 Months of Age
    4. Page 359
      Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
      1. Page 359
        Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Due to Steroid 21-Hydroxylase Deficiency: An Endocrine Society Clinical Practice Guideline
    5. Page 360
      Depression
      1. Page 360
        Guidelines for Adolescent Depression in Primary Care (GLAD-PC): I. Identification, Assessment, and Initial Management
      2. Page 360
        Guidelines for Adolescent Depression in Primary Care (GLAD-PC): II. Treatment and Ongoing Management
    6. Page 360
      Dialysis
      1. Page 360
        Shared Decision-Making in the Appropriate Initiation of and Withdrawal From Dialysis, 2nd Edition
    7. Page 360
      Endocarditis
      1. Page 360
        Prevention of Infective Endocarditis: Guidelines From the American Heart Association
    8. Page 361
      Fluoride
      1. Page 361
        Recommendations for Using Fluoride to Prevent and Control Dental Caries in the United States
    9. Page 361
      Food Allergy
      1. Page 361
        Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Food Allergy in the United States: Report of the Niaid-Sponsored Expert Panel
    10. Page 361
      Gastroenteritis
      1. Page 361
        Managing Acute Gastroenteritis Among Children: Oral Rehydration, Maintenance, and Nutritional Therapy
    11. Page 361
      Gastroesophageal Reflux
      1. Page 361
        Guidelines for Evaluation and Treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux in Infants and Children
    12. Page 362
      Group B Streptococcal Disease
      1. Page 362
        Prevention of Perinatal Group B Streptococcal Disease: Revised Guidelines From CDC, 2010
    13. Page 362
      Helicobacter pylori Infection
      1. Page 362
        Helicobacter pylori Infection in Children: Recommendations for Diagnosis and Treatment
    14. Page 362
      Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant
      1. Page 362
        Guidelines for Preventing Opportunistic Infections Among Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant Recipients
    15. Page 362
      Influenza
      1. Page 362
        Seasonal Influenza in Adults and Children—Diagnosis, Treatment, Chemoprophylaxis, and Institutional Outbreak Management: Clinical Practice Guidelines of the Infectious Diseases Society of America
    16. Page 363
      Intravascular Catheter-Related Infections
      1. Page 363
        Guidelines for the Prevention of Intravascular Catheter-Related Infections
    17. Page 363
      Jaundice
      1. Page 363
        Guideline for the Evaluation of Cholestatic Jaundice in Infants
    18. Page 364
      Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus
      1. Page 364
        Clinical Practice Guidelines by the Infectious Diseases Society of America for the Treatment of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Infections in Adults and Children
    19. Page 364
      Migraine Headache
      1. Page 364
        Pharmacological Treatment of Migraine Headache in Children and Adolescents
    20. Page 364
      Radiology
      1. Page 364
        Neuroimaging of the Neonate
    21. Page 364
      Sedation and Analgesia
      1. Page 364
        Clinical Policy: Evidence-Based Approach to Pharmacologic Agents Used in Pediatric Sedation and Analgesia in the Emergency Department
    22. Page 364
      Seizure
      1. Page 364
        Evaluating a First Nonfebrile Seizure in Children
      2. Page 364
        Treatment of the Child With a First Unprovoked Seizure
    23. Page 365
      Status Epilepticus
      1. Page 365
        Diagnostic Assessment of the Child With Status Epilepticus (An Evidence-based Review)
    24. Page 365
      Tobacco Use
      1. Page 365
        Treating Tobacco Use and Dependence: 2008 Update
    25. Page 367
      Vesicoureteral Reflux
      1. Page 367
        Report on the Management of Primary Vesicoureteral Reflux in Children
  3. Page 369
    Section 3. Affirmation of Value Clinical Practice Guidelines
    1. Page 371
      Asthma
      1. Page 371
        Environmental Management of Pediatric Asthma: Guidelines for Health Care Providers
    2. Page 371
      Palliative Care and Hospice
      1. Page 371
        Standards of Practice for Pediatric Palliative Care and Hospice
    3. Page 371
      Sleep Apnea
      1. Page 371
        Practice Guidelines for the Perioperative Management of Patients With Obstructive Sleep Apnea
    4. Page 371
      Turner Syndrome
      1. Page 371
        Care of Girls and Women With Turner Syndrome: A Guideline of the Turner Syndrome Study Group
  4. Page 373
    Section 4. 2012 Policies From the American Academy of Pediatrics
    1. Page 375
      Introduction
    2. Page 377
      Assessment and Management of Inguinal Hernia in Infants
    3. Page 385
      Baseball and Softball
    4. Page 403
      Breastfeeding and the Use of Human Milk
    5. Page 421
      Care of Adolescent Parents and Their Children
    6. Page 437
      Cheerleading Injuries: Epidemiology and Recommendations for Prevention
    7. Page 445
      Circumcision Policy Statement
    8. Page 449
      Clostridium Difficile Infection in Infants and Children
    9. Page 457
      Collaborative Role of the Pediatrician in the Diagnosis and Management of Bipolar Disorder in Adolescents
    10. Page 477
      The Crucial Role of Recess in School
    11. Page 485
      Dispensing Medications at the Hospital Upon Discharge From an Emergency Department
    12. Page 493
      Emergency Contraception
    13. Page 505
      Epidemiology and Diagnosis of Health Care—Associated Infections in the NICU
    14. Page 513
      Firearm-Related Injuries Affecting the Pediatric Population
    15. Page 523
      Health Care of Youth Aging Out of Foster Care
    16. Page 529
      Home Care of Children and Youth With Complex Health Care Needs and Technology Dependencies
    17. Page 541
      HPV Vaccine Recommendations
    18. Page 547
      Human Embryonic Stem Cell (hESC) and Human Embryo Research
    19. Page 555
      Instrument-Based Pediatric Vision Screening Policy Statement
    20. Page 561
      Levels of Neonatal Care
    21. Page 575
      Male Circumcision
    22. Page 607
      Management of Neonates With Suspected or Proven Early-Onset Bacterial Sepsis
    23. Page 619
      Medical Staff Appointment and Delineation of Pediatric Privileges in Hospitals
    24. Page 627
      Neonatal Drug Withdrawal
    25. Page 651
      Organic Foods: Health and Environmental Advantages and Disadvantages
    26. Page 663
      Patient- and Family-Centered Care and the Pediatrician’s Role
    27. Page 677
      Pediatric Observation Units
    28. Page 687
      Pediatric Sudden Cardiac Arrest
    29. Page 699
      The Pediatrician’s Role in Supporting Adoptive Families
    30. Page 711
      Pesticide Exposure in Children
    31. Page 721
      Pesticide Exposure in Children (Technical Report)
    32. Page 747
      Psychological Maltreatment
    33. Page 757
      Recommendations for Prevention and Control of Influenza in Children, 2012–2013
    34. Page 773
      Recommended Childhood and Adolescent Immunization Schedule—United States, 2013
    35. Page 783
      Relief of Pain and Anxiety in Pediatric Patients in Emergency Medical Systems
    36. Page 801
      The Role of the Pediatrician in Rural Emergency Medical Services for Children
    37. Page 809
      Role of the School Physician
    38. Page 817
      School-Based Health Centers and Pediatric Practice
    39. Page 827
      Screening Examination of Premature Infants for Retinopathy of Prematurity
    40. Page 837
      Sensory Integration Therapies for Children With Developmental and Behavioral Disorders
    41. Page 843
      Standards for Health Information Technology to Ensure Adolescent Privacy
    42. Page 849
      Strategies for Prevention of Health Care-Associated Infections in the NICU
    43. Page 861
      Supporting the Family After the Death of a Child
    44. Page 869
      Trampoline Safety in Childhood and Adolescence
  5. Page 877
    Section 5. Current Policies From the American Academy of Pediatrics
    1. Page 879
      AAP Principles Concerning Retail-Based Clinics
    2. Page 879
      Abusive Head Trauma in Infants and Children
    3. Page 879
      Access to Optimal Emergency Care for Children
    4. Page 879
      ACCF/AHA/AAP Recommendations for Training in Pediatric Cardiology
    5. Page 879
      Achieving Quality Health Services for Adolescents
    6. Page 879
      Active Healthy Living: Prevention of Childhood Obesity Through Increased Physical Activity
    7. Page 879
      Additional Recommendations for Use of Tetanus Toxoid, Reduced-Content Diphtheria Toxoid, and Acellular Pertussis Vaccine (TDAP)
    8. Page 880
      Admission and Discharge Guidelines for the Pediatric Patient Requiring Intermediate Care (Clinical Report)
    9. Page 880
      Adolescent Pregnancy: Current Trends and Issues (Clinical Report)
    10. Page 880
      The Adolescent’s Right to Confidential Care When Considering Abortion
    11. Page 880
      Adolescents and HIV Infection: The Pediatrician’s Role in Promoting Routine Testing
    12. Page 881
      Adolescents and Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection: The Role of the Pediatrician in Prevention and Intervention
    13. Page 881
      Advanced Practice in Neonatal Nursing
    14. Page 881
      Age Limits of Pediatrics
    15. Page 881
      Age Terminology During the Perinatal Period
    16. Page 881
      Alcohol Use by Youth and Adolescents: A Pediatric Concern
    17. Page 881
      Allergy Testing in Childhood: Using Allergen-Specific IgE Tests (Clinical Report)
    18. Page 881
      All-Terrain Vehicle Injury Prevention: Two-, Three-, and Four-Wheeled Unlicensed Motor Vehicles
    19. Page 881
      Ambient Air Pollution: Health Hazards to Children
    20. Page 882
      Antenatal Counseling Regarding Resuscitation at an Extremely Low Gestational Age (Clinical Report)
    21. Page 882
      Antiviral Therapy and Prophylaxis for Influenza in Children (Clinical Report)
    22. Page 882
      The Apgar Score
    23. Page 882
      Application of the Resource-Based Relative Value Scale System to Pediatrics
    24. Page 882
      Assessment and Management of Inguinal Hernia in Infants (Clinical Report)
    25. Page 883
      Athletic Participation by Children and Adolescents Who Have Systemic Hypertension
    26. Page 883
      Auditory Integration Training and Facilitated Communication for Autism
    27. Page 883
      Baseball and Softball
    28. Page 883
      Beyond Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy: Identification and Treatment of Child Abuse in a Medical Setting (Clinical Report)
    29. Page 883
      Bicycle Helmets
    30. Page 883
      Bone Densitometry in Children and Adolescents (Clinical Report)
    31. Page 884
      Boxing Participation by Children and Adolescents
    32. Page 884
      Breastfeeding and the Use of Human Milk
    33. Page 884
      The Built Environment: Designing Communities to Promote Physical Activity in Children
    34. Page 884
      Camphor Revisited: Focus on Toxicity
    35. Page 884
      Cardiovascular Health Supervision for Individuals Affected by Duchenne or Becker Muscular Dystrophy (Clinical Report)
    36. Page 885
      Cardiovascular Monitoring and Stimulant Drugs for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
    37. Page 885
      Care of Adolescent Parents and Their Children (Clinical Report)
    38. Page 885
      Care of the Adolescent Sexual Assault Victim (Clinical Report)
    39. Page 885
      Care Coordination in the Medical Home: Integrating Health and Related Systems of Care for Children With Special Health Care Needs
    40. Page 885
      The Changing Concept of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome: Diagnostic Coding Shifts, Controversies Regarding the Sleeping Environment, and New Variables to Consider in Reducing Risk
    41. Page 885
      Cheerleading Injuries: Epidemiology and Recommendations for Prevention
    42. Page 886
      Chemical-Biological Terrorism and Its Impact on Children
    43. Page 886
      Chemical-Management Policy: Prioritizing Children’s Health
    44. Page 886
      Child Abuse, Confidentiality, and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
    45. Page 886
      The Child in Court: A Subject Review (Clinical Report)
    46. Page 886
      Child Fatality Review
    47. Page 887
      Child Life Services
    48. Page 887
      Child Passenger Safety
    49. Page 887
      Child Passenger Safety (Technical Report)
    50. Page 887
      Children, Adolescents, and Advertising
    51. Page 887
      Children, Adolescents, Obesity, and the Media
    52. Page 888
      Children, Adolescents, Substance Abuse, and the Media
    53. Page 888
      Children, Adolescents, and Television
    54. Page 888
      Children as Hematopoietic Stem Cell Donors
    55. Page 888
      Children in Pickup Trucks
    56. Page 888
      Chronic Abdominal Pain in Children (Clinical Report)
    57. Page 889
      Chronic Abdominal Pain in Children (Technical Report)
    58. Page 889
      Circumcision Policy Statement
    59. Page 889
      Classifying Recommendations for Clinical Practice Guidelines
    60. Page 889
      Climatic Heat Stress and Exercising Children and Adolescents
    61. Page 889
      Clinical Genetic Evaluation of the Child With Mental Retardation or Developmental Delays (Clinical Report)
    62. Page 890
      Clostridium Difficile Infection in Infants and Children
    63. Page 890
      Cochlear Implants in Children: Surgical Site Infections and Prevention and Treatment of Acute Otitis Media and Meningitis
    64. Page 890
      Collaborative Role of the Pediatrician in the Diagnosis and Management of Bipolar Disorder in Adolescents (Clinical Report)
    65. Page 890
      Communicating With Children and Families: From Everyday Interactions to Skill in Conveying Distressing Information (Clinical Report)
    66. Page 891
      Comprehensive Health Evaluation of the Newly Adopted Child (Clinical Report)
    67. Page 891
      Condom Use by Adolescents
    68. Page 891
      Confidentiality in Adolescent Health Care
    69. Page 891
      Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (Technical Report)
    70. Page 891
      A Consensus Statement on Health Care Transitions for Young Adults With Special Health Care Needs
    71. Page 891
      Consent for Emergency Medical Services for Children and Adolescents
    72. Page 892
      Consent by Proxy for Nonurgent Pediatric Care (Clinical Report)
    73. Page 892
      Contraception and Adolescents
    74. Page 892
      Controversies Concerning Vitamin K and the Newborn
    75. Page 892
      Coparent or Second-Parent Adoption by Same-Sex Parents
    76. Page 892
      Coparent or Second-Parent Adoption by Same-Sex Parents (Technical Report)
    77. Page 892
      Corporal Punishment in Schools
    78. Page 892
      Counseling the Adolescent About Pregnancy Options
    79. Page 892
      Counseling Families Who Choose Complementary and Alternative Medicine for Their Child With Chronic Illness or Disability
    80. Page 893
      Creating Healthy Camp Experiences
    81. Page 893
      The Crucial Role of Recess in School
    82. Page 893
      Dealing With the Parent Whose Judgment is Impaired by Alcohol or Drugs: Legal and Ethical Considerations (Clinical Report)
    83. Page 893
      Death of a Child in the Emergency Department (Technical Report)
    84. Page 893
      Death of a Child in the Emergency Department: Joint Statement of the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American College of Emergency Physicians
    85. Page 893
      Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip Practice Guideline (Technical Report)
    86. Page 894
      Diagnosis of HIV-1 Infection in Children Younger Than 18 Months in the United States (Technical Report)
    87. Page 895
      Diagnosis and Management of Childhood Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome (Technical Report)
    88. Page 895
      Diagnosis and Management of an Initial Uti in Febrile Infants and Young Children (Technical Report)
    89. Page 895
      Diagnosis and Prevention of Iron Deficiency and Iron-Deficiency Anemia in Infants and Young Children (0–3 Years of Age) (Clinical Report)
    90. Page 896
      Diagnostic Imaging of Child Abuse
    91. Page 896
      Disaster Planning for Schools
    92. Page 896
      Disclosure of Illness Status to Children and Adolescents With HIV Infection
    93. Page 896
      Dispensing Medications at the Hospital Upon Discharge From an Emergency Department (Technical Report)
    94. Page 896
      Distinguishing Sudden Infant Death Syndrome From Child Abuse Fatalities (Clinical Report)
    95. Page 896
      Do-Not-Resuscitate Orders for Pediatric Patients Who Require Anesthesia and Surgery (Clinical Report)
    96. Page 896
      Drinking Water From Private Wells and Risks to Children
    97. Page 897
      Drinking Water From Private Wells and Risks to Children (Technical Report)
    98. Page 897
      Early Childhood Adversity, Toxic Stress, and the Role of the Pediatrician: Translating Developmental Science Into Lifelong Health
    99. Page 897
      Early Childhood Caries in Indigenous Communities
    100. Page 897
      Echocardiography in Infants and Children
    101. Page 897
      Education of Children With Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection
    102. Page 898
      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 (Clinical Report)
    103. Page 898
      Electronic Prescribing Systems in Pediatrics: The Rationale and Functionality Requirements
    104. Page 898
      Electronic Prescribing Systems in Pediatrics: The Rationale and Functionality Requirements (Technical Report)
    105. Page 898
      E-Mail Communication Between Pediatricians and Their Patients (Clinical Report)
    106. Page 898
      Emergency Contraception
    107. Page 899
      Emergency Information Forms and Emergency Preparedness for Children With Special Health Care Needs
    108. Page 899
      Endorsement of Health and Human Services Recommendation for Pulse Oximetry Screening for Critical Congenital Heart Disease
    109. Page 899
      Enhancing the Diversity of the Pediatrician Workforce
    110. Page 899
      Ensuring Culturally Effective Pediatric Care: Implications for Education and Health Policy
    111. Page 899
      Epidemiology and Diagnosis of Health Care-Associated Infections in the NICU (Technical Report)
    112. Page 900
      Equipment for Ambulances
    113. Page 900
      Ethical Considerations in Research With Socially Identifiable Populations
    114. Page 900
      Ethical Issues With Genetic Testing in Pediatrics
    115. Page 900
      Ethics and the Care of Critically Ill Infants and Children
    116. Page 900
      Evaluating Infants and Young Children With Multiple Fractures (Clinical Report)
    117. Page 901
      Evaluation and Management of the Infant Exposed to HIV-1 in the United States (Clinical Report)
    118. Page 901
      The Evaluation of Sexual Abuse in Children (Clinical Report)
    119. Page 901
      The Evaluation of Sexual Behaviors in Children (Clinical Report)
    120. Page 901
      Evaluation of Suspected Child Physical Abuse (Clinical Report)
    121. Page 901
      Evidence for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Acute Uncomplicated Sinusitis in Children: A Systematic Overview (Technical Report)
    122. Page 902
      An Evidence-Based Review of Important Issues Concerning Neonatal Hyperbilirubinemia (Technical Report)
    123. Page 902
      Excessive Sleepiness in Adolescents and Young Adults: Causes, Consequences, and Treatment Strategies (Technical Report)
    124. Page 902
      Expert Witness Participation in Civil and Criminal Proceedings
    125. Page 902
      Exposure to Nontraditional Pets at Home and to Animals in Public Settings: Risks to Children (Clinical Report)
    126. Page 902
      The Eye Examination in the Evaluation of Child Abuse (Clinical Report)
    127. Page 903
      Eye Examination in Infants, Children, and Young Adults by Pediatricians
    128. Page 903
      Facilities and Equipment for the Care of Pediatric Patients in a Community Hospital (Clinical Report)
    129. Page 903
      Failure to Thrive as a Manifestation of Child Neglect (Clinical Report)
    130. Page 903
      Falls From Heights: Windows, Roofs, and Balconies
    131. Page 903
      Families and Adoption: The Pediatrician’s Role in Supporting Communication (Clinical Report)
    132. Page 903
      Fathers and Pediatricians: Enhancing Men’s Roles in the Care and Development of Their Children (Clinical Report)
    133. Page 903
      Fever and Antipyretic Use in Children (Clinical Report)
    134. Page 904
      Financing Graduate Medical Education to Meet the Needs of Children and the Future Pediatrician Workforce
    135. Page 904
      Financing of Pediatric Home Health Care
    136. Page 904
      Firearm-Related Injuries Affecting the Pediatric Population
    137. Page 904
      Fireworks-Related Injuries to Children
    138. Page 905
      Folic Acid for the Prevention of Neural Tube Defects
    139. Page 905
      Follow-up Management of Children With Tympanostomy Tubes
    140. Page 905
      Forgoing Life-Sustaining Medical Treatment in Abused Children
    141. Page 905
      Forgoing Medically Provided Nutrition and Hydration in Children (Clinical Report)
    142. Page 905
      The Future of Pediatrics: Mental Health Competencies for Pediatric Primary Care
    143. Page 906
      Generic Prescribing, Generic Substitution, and Therapeutic Substitution
    144. Page 906
      Global Climate Change and Children’s Health
    145. Page 906
      Global Climate Change and Children’s Health (Technical Report)
    146. Page 906
      Graduate Medical Education and Pediatric Workforce Issues and Principles
    147. Page 906
      Guidance for the Administration of Medication in School
    148. Page 907
      Guidance for Effective Discipline
    149. Page 907
      Guidelines for Care of Children in the Emergency Department
    150. Page 907
      Guidelines for the Determination of Brain Death in Infants and Children: An Update of the 1987 Task Force Recommendations (Clinical Report)
    151. Page 908
      Guidelines for Developing Admission and Discharge Policies for the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
    152. Page 908
      Guidelines for the Ethical Conduct of Studies to Evaluate Drugs in Pediatric Populations (Clinical Report)
    153. Page 908
      Guidelines on Forgoing Life-Sustaining Medical Treatment
    154. Page 908
      Guidelines for Home Care of Infants, Children, and Adolescents With Chronic Disease
    155. Page 908
      Guidelines and Levels of Care for Pediatric Intensive Care Units (Clinical Report)
    156. Page 908
      Guidelines for Monitoring and Management of Pediatric Patients During and After Sedation for Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures: An Update (Clinical Report)
    157. Page 908
      Guidelines for Pediatric Cancer Centers
    158. Page 909
      Guidelines for Pediatric Cardiovascular Centers
    159. Page 909
      Guidelines for Referral to Pediatric Surgical Specialists
    160. Page 909
      Guiding Principles for Managed Care Arrangements for the Health Care of Newborns, Infants, Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults
    161. Page 909
      Guiding Principles for Pediatric Hospitalist Programs
    162. Page 909
      Gynecologic Examination for Adolescents in the Pediatric Office Setting (Clinical Report)
    163. Page 909
      Head Lice (Clinical Report)
    164. Page 910
      Health Care Supervision for Children With Williams Syndrome
    165. Page 910
      Health Care of Youth Aging Out of Foster Care
    166. Page 910
      Health Care for Youth in the Juvenile Justice System
    167. Page 910
      Health Equity and Children’s Rights
    168. Page 910
      Health Information Technology and the Medical Home
    169. Page 910
      Health Supervision for Children With Achondroplasia (Clinical Report)
    170. Page 911
      Health Supervision for Children With Down Syndrome (Clinical Report)
    171. Page 911
      Health Supervision for Children With Fragile X Syndrome (Clinical Report)
    172. Page 911
      Health Supervision for Children With Marfan Syndrome
    173. Page 911
      Health Supervision for Children With Neurofibromatosis (Clinical Report)
    174. Page 911
      Health Supervision for Children With Prader-Willi Syndrome (Clinical Report)
    175. Page 911
      Health Supervision for Children With Sickle Cell Disease
    176. Page 912
      Hearing Assessment in Infants and Children: Recommendations Beyond Neonatal Screening (Clinical Report)
    177. Page 912
      Helping Children and Families Deal With Divorce and Separation (Clinical Report)
    178. Page 912
      High-Deductible Health Plans and the New Risks of Consumer-Driven Health Insurance Products
    179. Page 912
      HIV Testing and Prophylaxis to Prevent Mother-to-Child Transmission in the United States
    180. Page 913
      Home Care of Children and Youth With Complex Health Care Needs and Technology Dependencies (Clinical Report)
    181. Page 913
      Home, Hospital, and Other Non-School-Based Instruction for Children and Adolescents Who Are Medically Unable to Attend School
    182. Page 913
      Honoring Do-Not-Attempt-Resuscitation Requests in Schools
    183. Page 913
      Hospital Discharge of the High-Risk Neonate
    184. Page 913
      The Hospital Record of the Injured Child and the Need for External Cause-of-Injury Codes
    185. Page 914
      Hospital Stay for Healthy Term Newborns
    186. Page 914
      HPV Vaccine Recommendations
    187. Page 914
      Human Embryonic Stem Cell (hESC) and Human Embryo Research
    188. Page 914
      Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Other Blood-Borne Viral Pathogens in the Athletic Setting
    189. Page 914
      Human Immunodeficiency Virus Screening
    190. Page 914
      Human Milk, Breastfeeding, and Transmission of Human Immunodeficiency Virus in the United States
    191. Page 914
      Human Milk, Breastfeeding, and Transmission of Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1 in the United States (Technical Report)
    192. Page 914
      Identification and Care of HIV-Exposed and HIV-Infected Infants, Children, and Adolescents in Foster Care
    193. Page 915
      Identification and Evaluation of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders (Clinical Report)
    194. Page 915
      Identification and Management of Eating Disorders in Children and Adolescents (Clinical Report)
    195. Page 915
      Identifying Infants and Young Children With Developmental Disorders in the Medical Home: An Algorithm for Developmental Surveillance and Screening
    196. Page 915
      Immunization Information Systems
    197. Page 916
      Immunizing Parents and Other Close Family Contacts in the Pediatric Office Setting (Technical Report)
    198. Page 916
      Impact of Music, Music Lyrics, and Music Videos on Children and Youth
    199. Page 916
      The Impact of Social Media on Children, Adolescents, and Families (Clinical Report)
    200. Page 916
      Implementation Principles and Strategies for the State Children’s Health Insurance Program
    201. Page 916
      The Importance of Play in Promoting Healthy Child Development and Maintaining Strong Parent-Child Bonds (Clinical Report)
    202. Page 917
      The Importance of Play in Promoting Healthy Child Development and Maintaining Strong Parent-Child Bond: Focus on Children in Poverty (Clinical Report)
    203. Page 917
      Improving Substance Abuse Prevention, Assessment, and Treatment Financing for Children and Adolescents
    204. Page 917
      The Inappropriate Use of School “Readiness” Tests
    205. Page 917
      Incorporating Recognition and Management of Perinatal and Postpartum Depression Into Pediatric Practice (Clinical Report)
    206. Page 917
      Increasing Antiretroviral Drug Access for Children With HIV Infection
    207. Page 917
      Increasing Immunization Coverage
    208. Page 918
      Indications for Management and Referral of Patients Involved in Substance Abuse
    209. Page 918
      Infant Methemoglobinemia: The Role of Dietary Nitrate in Food and Water (Clinical Report)
    210. Page 918
      Infection Prevention and Control in Pediatric Ambulatory Settings
    211. Page 919
      Informed Consent, Parental Permission, and Assent in Pediatric Practice
    212. Page 919
      Inhalant Abuse (Clinical Report)
    213. Page 919
      Injuries Associated With Infant Walkers
    214. Page 919
      Injuries in Youth Soccer (Clinical Report)
    215. Page 919
      Injury Risk of Nonpowder Guns (Technical Report)
    216. Page 919
      In-Line Skating Injuries in Children and Adolescents
    217. Page 919
      Institutional Ethics Committees
    218. Page 920
      Instrument-Based Pediatric Vision Screening Policy Statement
    219. Page 920
      Insurance Coverage of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services for Children and Adolescents: A Consensus Statement
    220. Page 920
      Intensive Training and Sports Specialization in Young Athletes
    221. Page 920
      Intimate Partner Violence: The Role of the Pediatrician (Clinical Report)
    222. Page 920
      Knee Brace Use in the Young Athlete (Technical Report)
    223. Page 920
      Lactose Intolerance in Infants, Children, and Adolescents (Clinical Report)
    224. Page 920
      “Late-Preterm” Infants: A Population at Risk (Clinical Report)
    225. Page 920
      Lawn Mower-Related Injuries to Children
    226. Page 921
      Lawn Mower-Related Injuries to Children (Technical Report)
    227. Page 921
      Lead Exposure in Children: Prevention, Detection, and Management
    228. Page 921
      Learning Disabilities, Dyslexia, and Vision
    229. Page 921
      Learning Disabilities, Dyslexia, and Vision (Technical Report)
    230. Page 921
      Legalization of Marijuana: Potential Impact on Youth
    231. Page 922
      Legalization of Marijuana: Potential Impact on Youth (Technical Report)
    232. Page 922
      Levels of Neonatal Care
    233. Page 922
      The Lifelong Effects of Early Childhood Adversity and Toxic Stress (Technical Report)
    234. Page 922
      Long-Term Follow-Up Care for Pediatric Cancer Survivors (Clinical Report)
    235. Page 922
      Male Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health Care (Clinical Report)
    236. Page 923
      Male Circumcision (Technical Report)
    237. Page 924
      Maltreatment of Children With Disabilities (Clinical Report)
    238. Page 924
      Management of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders (Clinical Report)
    239. Page 924
      Management of Food Allergy in the School Setting (Clinical Report)
    240. Page 924
      Management of Neonates With Suspected or Proven Early-Onset Bacterial Sepsis (Clinical Report)
    241. Page 924
      Management of Pediatric Trauma
    242. Page 925
      Marijuana: A Continuing Concern for Pediatricians
    243. Page 925
      Maternal-Fetal Intervention and Fetal Care Centers (Clinical Report)
    244. Page 925
      Maternal Phenylketonuria
    245. Page 925
      Media Education
    246. Page 925
      Media Use by Children Younger Than 2 Years
    247. Page 925
      Media Violence
    248. Page 925
      Medicaid Policy Statement
    249. Page 926
      Medical Concerns in the Female Athlete
    250. Page 926
      Medical Conditions Affecting Sports Participation (Clinical Report)
    251. Page 926
      Medical Emergencies Occurring at School
    252. Page 926
      The Medical Home
    253. Page 926
      Medical Staff Appointment and Delineation of Pediatric Privileges in Hospitals (Clinical Report)
    254. Page 926
      Meningococcal Conjugate Vaccines Policy Update: Booster Dose Recommendations
    255. Page 927
      Menstruation in Girls and Adolescents: Using the Menstrual Cycle as a Vital Sign (Clinical Report)
    256. Page 927
      Minors as Living Solid-Organ Donors (Clinical Report)
    257. Page 927
      Model Contractual Language for Medical Necessity for Children
    258. Page 927
      Modified Recommendations for Use of Palivizumab for Prevention of Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infections
    259. Page 927
      Molecular Genetic Testing in Pediatric Practice: A Subject Review (Clinical Report)
    260. Page 928
      Neonatal Drug Withdrawal (Clinical Report)
    261. Page 928
      The New Morbidity Revisited: A Renewed Commitment to the Psychosocial Aspects of Pediatric Care
    262. Page 928
      Newborn Screening Expands: Recommendations for Pediatricians and Medical Homes-Implications for the System (Clinical Report)
    263. Page 928
      Newborn Screening Fact Sheets, Introduction to the (Technical Report)
    264. Page 928
      Newborn Screening Fact Sheets (Technical Report)
    265. Page 929
      Nondiscrimination in Pediatric Health Care
    266. Page 929
      Noninitiation or Withdrawal of Intensive Care for High-Risk Newborns
    267. Page 929
      Nontherapeutic Use of Antimicrobial Agents in Animal Agriculture: Implications for Pediatrics (Technical Report)
    268. Page 929
      Office-Based Counseling for Unintentional Injury Prevention (Clinical Report)
    269. Page 929
      Ophthalmologic Examinations in Children With Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis (Clinical Report)
    270. Page 929
      Optimizing Bone Health and Calcium Intakes of Infants, Children, and Adolescents (Clinical Report)
    271. Page 930
      Oral and Dental Aspects of Child Abuse and Neglect (Clinical Report)
    272. Page 930
      Oral Health Risk Assessment Timing and Establishment of the Dental Home
    273. Page 930
      Organic Foods: Health and Environmental Advantages and Disadvantages (Clinical Report)
    274. Page 930
      Organized Sports for Children and Preadolescents
    275. Page 930
      Out-of-School Suspension and Expulsion
    276. Page 931
      Overcrowding Crisis in Our Nation’s Emergency Departments: Is Our Safety Net Unraveling?
    277. Page 931
      Overuse Injuries, Overtraining, and Burnout in Child and Adolescent Athletes (Clinical Report)
    278. Page 931
      Palliative Care for Children
    279. Page 931
      Parent-Provider-Community Partnerships: Optimizing Outcomes for Children With Disabilities (Clinical Report)
    280. Page 931
      Patient- and Family-Centered Care of Children in the Emergency Department (Technical Report)
    281. Page 932
      Patient- and Family-Centered Care and the Pediatrician’s Role
    282. Page 932
      Patient- and Family-Centered Care and the Role of the Emergency Physician Providing Care to a Child in the Emergency Department
    283. Page 932
      Patient Safety in the Pediatric Emergency Care Setting
    284. Page 932
      Payment for Telephone Care
    285. Page 932
      Pedestrian Safety
    286. Page 933
      Pediatric and Adolescent Mental Health Emergencies in the Emergency Medical Services System (Technical Report)
    287. Page 933
      Pediatric Aspects of Inpatient Health Information Technology Systems (Technical Report)
    288. Page 933
      Pediatric Care Recommendations for Freestanding Urgent Care Facilities
    289. Page 933
      Pediatric Fellowship Training
    290. Page 933
      Pediatric Mental Health Emergencies in the Emergency Medical Services System
    291. Page 933
      Pediatric Observation Units (Clinical Report)
    292. Page 934
      Pediatric Organ Donation and Transplantation
    293. Page 934
      Pediatric Primary Health Care
    294. Page 934
      Pediatric Sudden Cardiac Arrest
    295. Page 934
      The Pediatrician and Childhood Bereavement
    296. Page 934
      The Pediatrician and Disaster Preparedness
    297. Page 935
      Pediatrician-Family-Patient Relationships: Managing the Boundaries
    298. Page 935
      The Pediatrician Workforce: Current Status and Future Prospects (Technical Report)
    299. Page 935
      Pediatrician Workforce Statement
    300. Page 935
      The Pediatrician’s Role in Child Maltreatment Prevention (Clinical Report)
    301. Page 935
      The Pediatrician’s Role in Community Pediatrics
    302. Page 935
      The Pediatrician’s Role in Development and Implementation of an Individual Education Plan (IEP) and/or an Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP)
    303. Page 935
      The Pediatrician’s Role in Family Support and Family Support Programs
    304. Page 936
      The Pediatrician’s Role in the Prevention of Missing Children (Clinical Report)
    305. Page 936
      The Pediatrician’s Role in Supporting Adoptive Families (Clinical Report)
    306. Page 936
      Personal Watercraft Use by Children and Adolescents
    307. Page 936
      Pesticide Exposure in Children
    308. Page 936
      Pesticide Exposure in Children (Technical Report)
    309. Page 937
      Phototherapy to Prevent Severe Neonatal Hyperbilirubinemia in the Newborn Infant 35 or More Weeks of Gestation (Technical Report)
    310. Page 937
      Physician Refusal to Provide Information or Treatment on the Basis of Claims of Conscience
    311. Page 937
      Physicians’ Roles in Coordinating Care of Hospitalized Children (Clinical Report)
    312. Page 937
      Poliovirus
    313. Page 937
      Postdischarge Follow-Up of Infants With Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (Clinical Report)
    314. Page 938
      Postexposure Prophylaxis in Children and Adolescents for Nonoccupational Exposure to Human Immunodeficiency Virus (Clinical Report)
    315. Page 938
      Postnatal Corticosteroids to Prevent or Treat Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
    316. Page 938
      Postnatal Glucose Homeostasis in Late-Preterm and Term Infants (Clinical Report)
    317. Page 938
      Precertification Process
    318. Page 938
      Premedication for Nonemergency Endotracheal Intubation in the Neonate (Clinical Report)
    319. Page 938
      The Prenatal Visit (Clinical Report)
    320. Page 939
      Preparation for Emergencies in the Offices of Pediatricians and Pediatric Primary Care Providers
    321. Page 939
      Preparing for Pediatric Emergencies: Drugs to Consider (Clinical Report)
    322. Page 939
      Prescribing Assistive-Technology Systems: Focus on Children With Impaired Communication (Clinical Report)
    323. Page 939
      Prescribing Therapy Services for Children With Motor Disabilities (Clinical Report)
    324. Page 939
      Preservation of Fertility in Pediatric and Adolescent Patients With Cancer (Technical Report)
    325. Page 940
      Preventing and Treating Homesickness (Clinical Report)
    326. Page 940
      Prevention of Agricultural Injuries Among Children and Adolescents
    327. Page 940
      Prevention of Choking Among Children
    328. Page 940
      Prevention of Drowning
    329. Page 940
      Prevention of Drowning (Technical Report)
    330. Page 941
      Prevention and Management of Pain in the Neonate: An Update
    331. Page 941
      Prevention and Management of Positional Skull Deformities in Infants (Clinical Report)
    332. Page 941
      Prevention of Pediatric Overweight and Obesity
    333. Page 941
      Prevention of Rickets and Vitamin D Deficiency in Infants, Children, and Adolescents (Clinical Report)
    334. Page 941
      Prevention of Rotavirus Disease: Updated Guidelines for Use of Rotavirus Vaccine
    335. Page 942
      Prevention of Sexual Harassment in the Workplace and Educational Settings
    336. Page 942
      Prevention and Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Children, With Special Emphasis on American Indian and Alaska Native Children (Clinical Report)
    337. Page 942
      The Prevention of Unintentional Injury Among American Indian and Alaska Native Children: A Subject Review (Clinical Report)
    338. Page 942
      Prevention of Varicella: Update of Recommendations for Use of Quadrivalent and Monovalent Varicella Vaccines in Children
    339. Page 942
      Preventive Oral Health Intervention for Pediatricians
    340. Page 943
      Principles for the Development and Use of Quality Measures
    341. Page 943
      Principles of Health Care Financing
    342. Page 943
      Principles of Pediatric Patient Safety: Reducing Harm Due to Medical Care
    343. Page 943
      Probiotics and Prebiotics in Pediatrics (Clinical Report)
    344. Page 943
      Professional Liability Insurance and Medicolegal Education for Pediatric Residents and Fellows
    345. Page 944
      Professionalism in Pediatrics: Statement of Principles
    346. Page 944
      Professionalism in Pediatrics (Technical Report)
    347. Page 944
      Promoting Education, Mentorship, and Support for Pediatric Research
    348. Page 944
      Promoting the Participation of Children With Disabilities in Sports, Recreation, and Physical Activities (Clinical Report)
    349. Page 944
      Promotion of Healthy Weight-Control Practices in Young Athletes
    350. Page 944
      Protecting Children From Sexual Abuse by Health Care Providers
    351. Page 944
      Protective Eyewear for Young Athletes
    352. Page 945
      Providing Care for Immigrant, Homeless, and Migrant Children
    353. Page 945
      Providing a Primary Care Medical Home for Children and Youth With Cerebral Palsy (Clinical Report)
    354. Page 945
      Providing a Primary Care Medical Home for Children and Youth With Spina Bifida (Clinical Report)
    355. Page 945
      Provision of Educationally Related Services for Children and Adolescents With Chronic Diseases and Disabling Conditions
    356. Page 945
      Psychological Maltreatment (Clinical Report)
    357. Page 946
      Psychosocial Implications of Disaster or Terrorism on Children: A Guide for the Pediatrician (Clinical Report)
    358. Page 946
      Psychosocial Risks of Chronic Health Conditions in Childhood and Adolescence
    359. Page 946
      Quality Early Education and Child Care From Birth to Kindergarten
    360. Page 946
      Rabies-Prevention Policy Update: New Reduced-Dose Schedule
    361. Page 946
      Race/Ethnicity, Gender, Socioeconomic Status—Research Exploring Their Effects on Child Health: A Subject Review (Clinical Report)
    362. Page 946
      Racial and Ethnic Disparities in the Health and Health Care of Children (Technical Report)
    363. Page 947
      Radiation Disasters and Children
    364. Page 947
      Radiation Risk to Children From Computed Tomography (Clinical Report)
    365. Page 947
      Recognizing and Responding to Medical Neglect (Clinical Report)
    366. Page 947
      Recommendation for Mandatory Influenza Immunization of All Health Care Personnel
    367. Page 947
      Recommendations for Administering Hepatitis a Vaccine to Contacts of International Adoptees
    368. Page 948
      Recommendations for Prevention and Control of Influenza in Children, 2012–2013
    369. Page 948
      Recommendations for the Prevention of Perinatal Group B Streptococcal (GBS) Disease
    370. Page 948
      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)
    371. Page 948
      Recommendations for Preventive Pediatric Health Care
    372. Page 949
      Recommended Childhood and Adolescent Immunization Schedule—United States, 2013
    373. Page 949
      Red Reflex Examination in Neonates, Infants, and Children
    374. Page 949
      Reducing the Number of Deaths and Injuries From Residential Fires
    375. Page 949
      Reducing the Risk of HIV Infection Associated With Illicit Drug Use
    376. Page 949
      Reimbursement for Foods for Special Dietary Use
    377. Page 949
      Relief of Pain and Anxiety in Pediatric Patients in Emergency Medical Systems (Clinical Report)
    378. Page 949
      Religious Objections to Medical Care
    379. Page 950
      Responding to Parental Refusals of Immunization of Children (Clinical Report)
    380. Page 950
      Restraint Use on Aircraft
    381. Page 950
      Ritual Genital Cutting of Female Minors
    382. Page 950
      The Role of Home-Visitation Programs in Improving Health Outcomes for Children and Families
    383. Page 950
      Role of the Medical Home in Family-Centered Early Intervention Services
    384. Page 950
      The Role of the Pediatrician in Rural Emergency Medical Services for Children
    385. Page 951
      Role of the Pediatrician in Youth Violence Prevention
    386. Page 951
      Role of Pediatricians in Advocating Life Support Training Courses for Parents and the Public
    387. Page 951
      Role of Pediatricians in Advocating Life Support Training Courses for Parents and the Public (Technical Report)
    388. Page 951
      The Role of Preschool Home-Visiting Programs in Improving Children’s Developmental and Health Outcomes
    389. Page 951
      Role of Pulse Oximetry in Examining Newborns for Congenital Heart Disease: A Scientific Statement from the AHA and AAP
    390. Page 952
      Role of the School Nurse in Providing School Health Services
    391. Page 952
      Role of the School Physician
    392. Page 952
      The Role of Schools in Combating Illicit Substance Abuse
    393. Page 952
      Safe Transportation of Newborns at Hospital Discharge
    394. Page 952
      Safe Transportation of Preterm and Low Birth Weight Infants at Hospital Discharge (Clinical Report)
    395. Page 953
      Safety in Youth Ice Hockey: The Effects of Body Checking
    396. Page 953
      School Bus Transportation of Children With Special Health Care Needs
    397. Page 953
      School Health Assessments
    398. Page 953
      School Health Centers and Other Integrated School Health Services
    399. Page 953
      School Readiness (Technical Report)
    400. Page 953
      School Transportation Safety
    401. Page 953
      School-Based Health Centers and Pediatric Practice
    402. Page 953
      School-Based Mental Health Services
    403. Page 954
      Scope of Health Care Benefits for Children From Birth Through Age 26
    404. Page 954
      Scope of Practice Issues in the Delivery of Pediatric Health Care
    405. Page 954
      Screening Examination of Premature Infants for Retinopathy of Prematurity
    406. Page 954
      Screening for Retinopathy in the Pediatric Patient With Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (Clinical Report)
    407. Page 954
      Secondhand and Prenatal Tobacco Smoke Exposure (Technical Report)
    408. Page 954
      Selecting Appropriate Toys for Young Children: The Pediatrician’s Role (Clinical Report)
    409. Page 955
      Self-Injectable Epinephrine for First-Aid Management of Anaphylaxis (Clinical Report)
    410. Page 955
      Sensory Integration Therapies for Children With Developmental and Behavioral Disorders
    411. Page 955
      Sexual Orientation and Adolescents (Clinical Report)
    412. Page 955
      Sexuality of Children and Adolescents With Developmental Disabilities (Clinical Report)
    413. Page 956
      Sexuality, Contraception, and the Media
    414. Page 956
      Sexuality Education for Children and Adolescents
    415. Page 956
      Shopping Cart-Related Injuries to Children
    416. Page 956
      Shopping Cart-Related Injuries to Children (Technical Report)
    417. Page 956
      SIDS and Other Sleep-Related Infant Deaths: Expansion of Recommendations for a Safe Infant Sleeping Environment
    418. Page 957
      SIDS and Other Sleep-Related Infant Deaths: Expansion of Recommendations for a Safe Infant Sleeping Environment (Technical Report)
    419. Page 957
      Skateboard and Scooter Injuries
    420. Page 957
      Snowmobiling Hazards
    421. Page 957
      Soft Drinks in Schools
    422. Page 957
      Special Requirements of Electronic Health Record Systems in Pediatrics (Clinical Report)
    423. Page 958
      Spectrum of Noninfectious Health Effects From Molds
    424. Page 958
      Spectrum of Noninfectious Health Effects From Molds (Technical Report)
    425. Page 958
      Sport-Related Concussion in Children and Adolescents (Clinical Report)
    426. Page 958
      Sports Drinks and Energy Drinks for Children and Adolescents: Are They Appropriate? (Clinical Report)
    427. Page 959
      Standard Terminology for Fetal, Infant, and Perinatal Deaths (Clinical Report)
    428. Page 959
      Standards for Health Information Technology to Ensure Adolescent Privacy
    429. Page 959
      State Children’s Health Insurance Program Achievements, Challenges, and Policy Recommendations
    430. Page 959
      Sterilization of Minors With Developmental Disabilities
    431. Page 959
      Strategies for Prevention of Health Care-Associated Infections in the NICU (Clinical Report)
    432. Page 959
      Strength Training by Children and Adolescents
    433. Page 959
      Substance Use Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment for Pediatricians
    434. Page 959
      Suicide and Suicide Attempts in Adolescents (Clinical Report)
    435. Page 960
      Supplemental Security Income (SSI) for Children and Youth With Disabilities
    436. Page 960
      Supporting the Family After the Death of a Child (Clinical Report)
    437. Page 960
      Supporting the Health Care Transition From Adolescence to Adulthood in the Medical Home (Clinical Report)
    438. Page 960
      Surfactant-Replacement Therapy for Respiratory Distress in the Preterm and Term Neonate (Clinical Report)
    439. Page 961
      Surveillance of Pediatric HIV Infection
    440. Page 961
      Swimming Programs for Infants and Toddlers
    441. Page 961
      The Teen Driver
    442. Page 961
      Testing for Drugs of Abuse in Children and Adolescents
    443. Page 961
      Testing for Drugs of Abuse in Children and Adolescents: Addendum—Testing in Schools and at Home
    444. Page 961
      Tobacco, Alcohol, and Other Drugs: The Role of the Pediatrician in Prevention, Identification, and Management of Substance Abuse (Clinical Report)
    445. Page 962
      Tobacco as a Substance of Abuse (Technical Report)
    446. Page 962
      Tobacco Use: A Pediatric Disease
    447. Page 962
      Tobacco’s Toll: Implications for the Pediatrician
    448. Page 962
      Toward Transparent Clinical Policies
    449. Page 962
      Trampoline Safety in Childhood and Adolescence
    450. Page 963
      Transporting Children With Special Health Care Needs
    451. Page 963
      The Treatment of Neurologically Impaired Children Using Patterning
    452. Page 963
      Ultraviolet Radiation: A Hazard to Children and Adolescents
    453. Page 963
      Ultraviolet Radiation: A Hazard to Children and Adolescents (Technical Report)
    454. Page 964
      Underinsurance of Adolescents: Recommendations for Improved Coverage of Preventive, Reproductive, and Behavioral Health Care Services
    455. Page 964
      Understanding the Behavioral and Emotional Consequences of Child Abuse (Clinical Report)
    456. Page 964
      Update of Newborn Screening and Therapy for Congenital Hypothyroidism (Clinical Report)
    457. Page 964
      Use of Chaperones During the Physical Examination of the Pediatric Patient
    458. Page 964
      Use of Codeine- and Dextromethorphan-Containing Cough Remedies in Children
    459. Page 965
      The Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Pediatrics (Clinical Report)
    460. Page 965
      Use of Inhaled Nitric Oxide
    461. Page 965
      The Use and Misuse of Fruit Juice in Pediatrics
    462. Page 965
      Use of Performance-Enhancing Substances
    463. Page 965
      Use of Soy Protein-Based Formulas in Infant Feeding (Clinical Report)
    464. Page 965
      The Use of Systemic and Topical Fluoroquinolones (Clinical Report)
    465. Page 965
      Uses of Drugs Not Described in the Package Insert (Off-Label Uses)
    466. Page 966
      Using Personal Health Records to Improve the Quality of Health Care for Children
    467. Page 966
      Ventricular Fibrillation and the Use of Automated External Defibrillators on Children
    468. Page 966
      When is Lack of Supervision Neglect? (Clinical Report)
    469. Page 966
      WIC Program
    470. Page 966
      Year 2007 Position Statement: Principles and Guidelines for Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Programs
  6. Page 969
    Section 6. Endorsed Policies
    1. Page 971
      Appropriate Medical Care for the Secondary School-Age Athlete Communication
    2. Page 971
      Best Practice for Infant Surgery: A Position Statement From the American Pediatric Surgical Association
    3. Page 971
      Cardiovascular Risk Reduction in High-Risk Pediatric Populations
    4. Page 971
      A Comprehensive Immunization Strategy to Eliminate Transmission of Hepatitis B Virus Infection in the United States
    5. Page 971
      Consensus Statement: Definitions for Consistent Emergency Department Metrics
    6. Page 971
      Consensus Statement on Management of Intersex Disorders
    7. Page 971
      Diabetes Care for Emerging Adults: Recommendations for Transition From Pediatric to Adult Diabetes Care Systems
    8. Page 971
      Diagnosis, Treatment, and Long-Term Management of Kawasaki Disease: A Statement for Health Professionals (Clinical Report)
    9. Page 971
      Dietary Recommendations for Children and Adolescents: A Guide for Practitioners
    10. Page 972
      Dietary Reference Intakes for Calcium and Vitamin D
    11. Page 972
      Emergency Equipment and Supplies in the School Setting
    12. Page 972
      Evidence Report: Genetic and Metabolic Testing on Children With Global Developmental Delay
    13. Page 972
      Evidence-Based Guideline Update: Medical Treatment of Infantile Spasms
    14. Page 972
      Executing Juvenile Offenders: A Fundamental Failure of Society
    15. Page 972
      Expedited Partner Therapy for Adolescents Diagnosed With Chlamydia or Gonorrhea: A Position Paper of the Society for Adolescent Medicine
    16. Page 972
      Expert Panel on Integrated Guidelines for Cardiovascular Health and Risk Reduction in Children and Adolescents: Summary Report
    17. Page 973
      Foster Care Mental Health Values
    18. Page 973
      General Recommendations on Immunization: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (Acip)
    19. Page 973
      Genetic Basis for Congenital Heart Defects: Current Knowledge
    20. Page 973
      Gifts to Physicians From Industry
    21. Page 973
      Guidelines for Field Triage of Injured Patients
    22. Page 973
      Guidelines for Referral of Children and Adolescents to Pediatric Rheumatologists
    23. Page 973
      Helping the Student with Diabetes Succeed: A Guide for School Personnel
    24. Page 973
      Identifying and Responding to Domestic Violence: Consensus Recommendations for Child and Adolescent Health
    25. Page 973
      Importance and Implementation of Training in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Automated External Defibrillation in Schools
    26. Page 974
      Lightning Safety for Athletics and Recreation (Position Statement)
    27. Page 974
      The Management of Hypotension in the Very-Low-Birth-Weight Infant: Guideline for Practice
    28. Page 974
      Meeting of the Strategic Advisory Group of Experts on Immunization, April 2012-Conclusions and Recommendations
    29. Page 974
      Mental Health and Substance Use Screening and Assessment of Children in Foster Care
    30. Page 974
      Neurodevelopmental Outcomes in Children With Congenital Heart Disease: Evaluation and Management: A Scientific Statement From the America Heart Association
    31. Page 974
      Noninherited Risk Factors and Congenital Cardiovascular Defects: Current Knowledge
    32. Page 974
      Pediatric Care in the Emergency Department
    33. Page 975
      Prevention of Rheumatic Fever and Diagnosis and Treatment of Acute Streptococcal Pharyngitis
    34. Page 975
      Protecting Adolescents: Ensuring Access to Care and Reporting Sexual Activity and Abuse
    35. Page 975
      Report of the National Consensus Conference on Family Presence During Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Procedures
    36. Page 975
      Response to Cardiac Arrest and Selected Life-Threatening Medical Emergencies: The Medical Emergency Response Plan for Schools. A Statement for Healthcare Providers, Policymakers, School Administrators, and Community Leaders
    37. Page 975
      Safe at School Campaign Statement of Principles
    38. Page 975
      Screening for Idiopathic Scoliosis in Adolescents
    39. Page 976
      Selected Issues for the Adolescent Athlete and the Team Physician: A Consensus Statement
    40. Page 976
      Skiing and Snowboarding Injury Prevention
    41. Page 976
      Targeted Tuberculin Testing and Treatment of Latent Tuberculosis Infection
    42. Page 976
      Type 2 Diabetes in Children and Adolescents
    43. Page 976
      Update on Japanese Encephalitis Vaccine for Children—United States, May 2011
    44. Page 976
      Weighing Pediatric Patients in Kilograms
  7. Page 977
    Appendix 1: Policies by Committee
    1. Page 979
      Black Box Working Group
    2. Page 979
      Board of Directors
    3. Page 979
      Bright Futures Steering Committee
    4. Page 979
      Child and Adolescent Health Action Group (Formerly Council on Child and Adolescent Health)
    5. Page 979
      Committee on Adolescence
    6. Page 980
      Committee on Bioethics
    7. Page 980
      Committee on Child Abuse and Neglect
    8. Page 981
      Committee on Child Health Financing
    9. Page 981
      Committee on Coding and Nomenclature
    10. Page 981
      Committee on Drugs
    11. Page 981
      Committee on Early Childhood (Formerly Committee on Early Childhood, Adoption, and Dependent Care)
    12. Page 981
      Committee on Fetus and Newborn
    13. Page 982
      Committee on Genetics
    14. Page 982
      Committee on Hospital Care
    15. Page 983
      Committee on Infectious Diseases
    16. Page 984
      Committee on Medical Liability and Risk Management
    17. Page 984
      Committee on Native American Child Health
    18. Page 984
      Committee on Nutrition
    19. Page 984
      Committee on Pediatric AIDS
    20. Page 985
      Committee on Pediatric Emergency Medicine
    21. Page 985
      Committee on Pediatric Research
    22. Page 985
      Committee on Pediatric Workforce
    23. Page 986
      Committee on Practice and Ambulatory Medicine
    24. Page 986
      Committee on Psychosocial Aspects of Child and Family Health
    25. Page 987
      Committee on Substance Abuse
    26. Page 987
      Council on Children With Disabilities (Formerly Committee on Children With Disabilities and Section on Children With Disabilities)
    27. Page 988
      Council on Clinical Information Technology (Formerly Steering Committee on Clinical Information Technology, Section on Computers and Other Technologies, and Task Force on Medical Informatics)
    28. Page 988
      Council on Communications and Media (Formerly Committee on Communications and Committee on Public Education)
    29. Page 988
      Council on Community Pediatrics (Formerly Committee on Community Health Services)
    30. Page 988
      Council on Environmental Health (Formerly Committee on Environmental Health)
    31. Page 989
      Council on Foster Care, Adoption, and Kinship Care (Formally Section on Adoption and Foster Care, Task Force on Foster Care, and Committee on Early Childhood, Adoption, and Dependent Care)
    32. Page 989
      Council on Injury, Violence, and Poison Prevention (Formally Committee on Injury, Violence, and Poison Prevention)
    33. Page 990
      Council on School Health Formerly Committee on School Health and Section on School Health)
    34. Page 991
      Council on Sports Medicine and Fitness (Formerly Committee on Sports Medicine and Fitness and Section on Sports Medicine and Fitness)
    35. Page 991
      Joint Committee on Infant Hearing
    36. Page 991
      Medical Home Initiatives for Children With Special Needs Project Advisory Committee
    37. Page 991
      Newborn Screening Authoring Committee
    38. Page 991
      Retail-Based Clinic Policy Work Group
    39. Page 991
      Section on Allergy and Immunology
    40. Page 992
      Section on Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine
    41. Page 992
      Section on Breastfeeding
    42. Page 992
      Section on Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery
    43. Page 992
      Section on Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics
    44. Page 992
      Section on Complementary and Integrative Medicine (Formerly Provisional Section on Complementary, Holistic, and Integrative Medicine)
    45. Page 992
      Section on Critical Care
    46. Page 992
      Section on Dermatology
    47. Page 992
      Section on Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics
    48. Page 993
      Section on Endocrinology
    49. Page 993
      Section on Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition
    50. Page 993
      Section on Hematology/Oncology
    51. Page 993
      Section on Home Care
    52. Page 993
      Section on Hospital Medicine
    53. Page 993
      Section on International Child Health
    54. Page 993
      Section on Neurological Surgery
    55. Page 993
      Section on Neurology
    56. Page 993
      Section on Ophthalmology
    57. Page 994
      Section on Oral Health (Formerly Section on Pediatric Dentistry and Section on Pediatric Dentistry and Oral Health)
    58. Page 994
      Section on Orthopaedics
    59. Page 994
      Section on Otolaryngology—Head & Neck Surgery
    60. Page 994
      Section on Radiology
    61. Page 994
      Section on Rheumatology
    62. Page 994
      Section on Surgery
    63. Page 994
      Section on Telehealth Care (Formerly Section on Telephone Care)
    64. Page 994
      Section on Transport Medicine
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