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Pediatric Clinical Practice Guidelines & Policies, 15th edition

A Compendium of Evidence-based Research for Pediatric Practice 15th Edition

By American Academy of Pediatrics
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New 15th Edition!

Keep up with current practice guidelines and policies from the American Academy of Pediatrics 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 2014, with the latest clinical practice guidelines for more than 30 conditions, plus every AAP policy statement, clinical report, and technical report through December 2014.

Updated and expanded for 2015 including:

- New pediatric clinical practice guidelines on “The Diagnosis, Management, and Prevention of Bronchiolitis”

- New Periodicity Schedule

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

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

- 2015 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 49
      Bronchiolitis
      1. Page 49
        The Diagnosis, Management, and Prevention of Bronchiolitis
      2. Page 81
        Bronchiolitis Clinical Practice Guideline Quick Reference Tools
    4. Page 85
      Diabetes
      1. Page 85
        Management of Newly Diagnosed Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) in Children and Adolescents
      2. Page 107
        Technical Report: Management of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Children and Adolescents
      3. Page 125
        Diabetes Clinical Practice Guideline Quick Reference Tools
    5. Page 129
      Dysplasia of the Hip
      1. Page 129
        Early Detection of Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip
      2. Page 141
        Technical Report Summary: Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip Practice Guideline
      3. Page 151
        Dysplasia of the Hip Clinical Practice Guideline Quick Reference Tools
    6. Page 155
      Febrile Seizures
      1. Page 155
        Febrile Seizures: Clinical Practice Guideline for the Long-Term Management of the Child with Simple Febrile Seizures
      2. Page 163
        Febrile Seizures: Guideline for the Neurodiagnostic Evaluation of the Child with a Simple Febrile Seizure
      3. Page 171
        Febrile Seizures Clinical Practice Guidelines Quick Reference Tools
    7. Page 175
      Hyperbilirubinemia
      1. Page 175
        Management of Hyperbilirubinemia in the Newborn Infant 35 or More Weeks of Gestation
      2. Page 199
        Technical Report Summary: An Evidence-Based Review of Important Issues Concerning Neonatal Hyperbilirubinemia
      3. Page 213
        Technical Report: Phototherapy to Prevent Severe Neonatal Hyperbilirubinemia in the Newborn Infant 35 or More Weeks of Gestation
      4. Page 221
        2009 Commentary: Hyperbilirubinemia in the Newborn Infant ≥35 Weeks’ Gestation: An Update with Clarifications
      5. Page 227
        2009 Commentary: Universal Bilirubin Screening, Guidelines, and Evidence
      6. Page 231
        Hyperbilirubinemia Clinical Practice Guideline Quick Reference Tools
    8. Page 235
      Otitis Media
      1. Page 235
        The Diagnosis and Management of Acute Otitis Media
      2. Page 273
        Otitis Media With Effusion
      3. Page 293
        Otitis Media Clinical Practice Guidelines Quick Reference Tools
    9. Page 305
      Sinusitis
      1. Page 305
        Clinical Practice Guideline for the Diagnosis and Management of Acute Bacterial Sinusitis in Children Aged 1 to 18 Years
      2. Page 327
        Technical Report: Evidence for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Acute Uncomplicated Sinusitis in Children: A Systematic Review
      3. Page 341
        Sinusitis Clinical Practice Guideline Quick Reference Tools
    10. Page 345
      Sleep Apnea
      1. Page 345
        Diagnosis and Management of Childhood Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome
      2. Page 357
        Technical Report: Diagnosis and Management of Childhood Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome
      3. Page 399
        Sleep Apnea Clinical Practice Guideline Quick Reference Tools
    11. Page 403
      Urinary Tract Infection
      1. Page 403
        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 421
        Technical Report-Diagnosis and Management of an Initial Uti in Febrile Infants and Young Children
      3. Page 443
        2011 Commentary: The New American Academy of Pediatrics Urinary Tract Infection Guideline
      4. Page 447
        Urinary Tract Infection Clinical Practice Guideline Quick Reference Tools
  2. Page 453
    Section 2. Endorsed Clinical Practice Guidelines
    1. Page 453
      Autism
      1. Page 453
        Screening and Diagnosis of Autism
    2. Page 453
      Cerebral Palsy
      1. Page 453
        Diagnostic Assessment of the Child With Cerebral Palsy
    3. Page 453
      Community-Acquired Pneumonia
      1. Page 453
        The Management of Community-Acquired Pneumonia (CAP) in Infants and Children Older Than 3 Months of Age
    4. Page 453
      Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
      1. Page 453
        Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Due to Steroid 21-Hydroxylase Deficiency: An Endocrine Society Clinical Practice Guideline
    5. Page 454
      Depression
      1. Page 454
        Guidelines for Adolescent Depression in Primary Care (GLAD-PC): I. Identification, Assessment, and Initial Management
      2. Page 454
        Guidelines for Adolescent Depression in Primary Care (GLAD-PC): II. Treatment and Ongoing Management
    6. Page 454
      Dialysis
      1. Page 454
        Shared Decision-Making in the Appropriate Initiation of and Withdrawal from Dialysis, 2nd Edition
    7. Page 454
      Endocarditis
      1. Page 454
        Prevention of Infective Endocarditis: Guidelines from the American Heart Association
    8. Page 455
      Fluoride
      1. Page 455
        Recommendations for Using Fluoride to Prevent and Control Dental Caries in the United States
    9. Page 455
      Food Allergy
      1. Page 455
        Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Food Allergy in the United States: Report of the Niaid-Sponsored Expert Panel
    10. Page 455
      Gastroenteritis
      1. Page 455
        Managing Acute Gastroenteritis Among Children: Oral Rehydration, Maintenance, and Nutritional Therapy
    11. Page 455
      Gastroesophageal Reflux
      1. Page 455
        Guidelines for Evaluation and Treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux in Infants and Children
    12. Page 456
      Group B Streptococcal Disease
      1. Page 456
        Prevention of Perinatal Group B Streptococcal Disease: Revised Guidelines from CDC, 2010
    13. Page 456
      Helicobacter pylori Infection
      1. Page 456
        Helicobacter pylori Infection in Children: Recommendations for Diagnosis and Treatment
    14. Page 456
      Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant
      1. Page 456
        Guidelines for Preventing Opportunistic Infections Among Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant Recipients
    15. Page 456
      Human Immunodeficiency Virus
      1. Page 456
        Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Opportunistic Infections in HIV-Exposed and HIV-Infected Children
    16. Page 457
      Immunocompromised Host
      1. Page 457
        2013 Infectious Diseases Society of America Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Immunization of the Immunocompromised Host
    17. Page 458
      Influenza
      1. Page 458
        Seasonal Influenza in Adults and Children-Diagnosis, Treatment, Chemoprophylaxis, and Institutional Outbreak Management: Clinical Practice Guidelines of the Infectious Diseases Society of America
    18. Page 458
      Intravascular Catheter-Related Infections
      1. Page 458
        Guidelines for the Prevention of Intravascular Catheter-Related Infections
    19. Page 459
      Jaundice
      1. Page 459
        Guideline for the Evaluation of Cholestatic Jaundice in Infants
    20. Page 459
      Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus
      1. Page 459
        Clinical Practice Guidelines by the Infectious Diseases Society of America for the Treatment of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Infections in Adults and Children
    21. Page 459
      Migraine Headache
      1. Page 459
        Pharmacological Treatment of Migraine Headache in Children and Adolescents
    22. Page 459
      Palliative Care
      1. Page 459
        Clinical Practice Guidelines for Quality Palliative Care, Third Edition
    23. Page 459
      Radiology
      1. Page 459
        Neuroimaging of the Neonate
    24. Page 460
      Sedation and Analgesia
      1. Page 460
        Clinical Policy: Evidence-Based Approach to Pharmacologic Agents Used in Pediatric Sedation and Analgesia in the Emergency Department
    25. Page 460
      Seizure
      1. Page 460
        Evaluating a First Nonfebrile Seizure in Children
      2. Page 460
        Treatment of the Child With a First Unprovoked Seizure
    26. Page 460
      Status Epilepticus
      1. Page 460
        Diagnostic Assessment of the Child With Status Epilepticus (An Evidence-based Review)
    27. Page 461
      Tobacco Use
      1. Page 461
        Treating Tobacco Use and Dependence: 2008 Update
    28. Page 462
      Vesicoureteral Reflux
      1. Page 462
        Report on the Management of Primary Vesicoureteral Reflux in Children
  3. Page 463
    Section 3. Affirmation of Value Clinical Practiceguidelines
    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
    2014 Policies from the American Academy of Pediatrics
    1. Page 469
      Introduction
    2. Page 471
      2014 Recommendations for Pediatric Preventive Health Care
    3. Page 477
      AAP Principles Concerning Retail-Based Clinics
    4. Page 483
      Adolescent Pregnancy: Current Trends and Issues-Addendum
    5. Page 489
      Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention
    6. Page 505
      Application of the Resource-Based Relative Value Scale System to Pediatrics
    7. Page 513
      Atopic Dermatitis: Skin-Directed Management
    8. Page 525
      Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Substance Abuse
    9. Page 537
      Child Life Services
    10. Page 547
      Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP): Accomplishments, Challenges, and Policy Recommendations
    11. Page 559
      Comprehensive Evaluation of the Child With Intellectual Disability or Global Developmental Delays
    12. Page 577
      Contraception for Adolescents
    13. Page 593
      Contraception for Adolescents (Technical Report)
    14. Page 621
      Death of a Child in the Emergency Department
    15. Page 627
      Death of a Child in the Emergency Department (Technical Report)
    16. Page 647
      Emergency Contraception: Addendum
    17. Page 651
      Equipment for Ground Ambulances
    18. Page 655
      Evaluating Children With Fractures for Child Physical Abuse
    19. Page 671
      Fluoride Use in Caries Prevention in the Primary Care Setting
    20. Page 681
      High-Deductible Health Plans
    21. Page 693
      Hypothermia and Neonatal Encephalopathy
    22. Page 701
      Immersion in Water During Labor and Delivery
    23. Page 707
      Immunization for Streptococcus pneumoniae Infections in High-Risk Children
    24. Page 713
      Insufficient Sleep in Adolescents and Young Adults: An Update on Causes and Consequences
    25. Page 727
      Interferon-γ Release Assays for Diagnosis of Tuberculosis Infection and Disease in Children
    26. Page 741
      Iodine Deficiency, Pollutant Chemicals, and the Thyroid: New Information on an Old Problem
    27. Page 747
      Literacy Promotion: An Essential Component of Primary Care Pediatric Practice
    28. Page 755
      Maintaining and Improving the Oral Health of Young Children
    29. Page 763
      Management of Dental Trauma in a Primary Care Setting
    30. Page 777
      Nonoral Feeding for Children and Youth With Developmental or Acquired Disabilities
    31. Page 797
      Off-Label Use of Drugs in Children
    32. Page 805
      Optimizing Bone Health in Children and Adolescents
    33. Page 823
      Out-of-Home Placement for Children and Adolescents With Disabilities
    34. Page 837
      Patient- and Family-Centered Care Coordination: A Framework for Integrating Care for Children and Youth Across Multiple Systems
    35. Page 849
      Pediatric Anthrax Clinical Management
    36. Page 877
      Pediatric Anthrax Clinical Management: Executive Summary
    37. Page 883
      Pediatric Care Recommendations for Freestanding Urgent Care Facilities
    38. Page 889
      The Pediatrician’s Role in the Evaluation and Preparation of Pediatric Patients Undergoing Anesthesia
    39. Page 899
      Physician Health and Wellness
    40. Page 907
      Promoting Education, Mentorship, and Support for Pediatric Research
    41. Page 917
      Psychosocial Support for Youth Living With HIV
    42. Page 925
      Recommendations for Prevention and Control of Influenza in Children, 2014–2015
    43. Page 945
      Recommended Childhood and Adolescent Immunization Schedule-United States, 2015
    44. Page 955
      Reducing Injury Risk From Body Checking in Boys’ Youth Ice Hockey
    45. Page 965
      Referral to Pediatric Surgical Specialists
    46. Page 975
      School Start Times for Adolescents
    47. Page 985
      Screening for Nonviral Sexually Transmitted Infections in Adolescents and Young Adults
    48. Page 997
      Standards for Pediatric Cancer Centers
    49. Page 1005
      Testing for Drugs of Abuse in Children and Adolescents
    50. Page 1017
      Updated Guidance for Palivizumab Prophylaxis Among Infants and Young Children at Increased Risk of Hospitalization for Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection
    51. Page 1027
      Updated Guidance for Palivizumab Prophylaxis Among Infants and Young Children at Increased Risk of Hospitalization for Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection (Technical Report)
    52. Page 1049
      Updated Recommendations on the Use of Meningococcal Vaccines
    53. Page 1055
      Withholding or Termination of Resuscitation in Pediatric Out-of-Hospital Traumatic Cardiopulmonary Arrest
  5. Page 1071
    Section 5. Current Policies from the American Academy of Pediatrics
    1. Page 1073
      2014 Recommendations for Pediatric Preventive Health Care
    2. Page 1073
      AAP Principles Concerning Retail-Based Clinics
    3. Page 1073
      Abusive Head Trauma in Infants and Children
    4. Page 1073
      Access to Optimal Emergency Care for Children
    5. Page 1073
      ACCF/AHA/AAP Recommendations for Training in Pediatric Cardiology
    6. Page 1073
      Achieving Quality Health Services for Adolescents
    7. Page 1073
      Active Healthy Living: Prevention of Child Hood Obesity Through Increased Physical Activity
    8. Page 1074
      Additional Recommendations for Use of Tetanus Toxoid, Reduced-Content Diphtheria Toxoid, and Acellular Pertussis Vaccine (TDAP)
    9. Page 1074
      Admission and Discharge Guidelines for the Pediatric Patient Requiring Intermediate Care
    10. Page 1074
      Adolescent Pregnancy: Current Trends and Issues
    11. Page 1074
      Adolescent Pregnancy: Current Trends and Issues-Addendum
    12. Page 1074
      Adolescents and HIV Infection: The Pediatrician’s Role in Promoting Routine Testing
    13. Page 1075
      Adolescents and Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection: The Role of the Pediatrician in Prevention and Intervention
    14. Page 1075
      The Adolescent’s Right to Confidential Care When Considering Abortion
    15. Page 1075
      Advanced Practice in Neonatal Nursing
    16. Page 1075
      Age Limits of Pediatrics
    17. Page 1075
      Age Terminology During the Perinatal Period
    18. Page 1075
      Alcohol Use by Youth and Adolescents: A Pediatric Concern
    19. Page 1075
      Allergy Testing in Childhood: Using Allergen-Specific Ige Tests
    20. Page 1076
      All-Terrain Vehicle Injury Prevention: Two-, Three-, and Four-Wheeled Unlicensed Motor Vehicles
    21. Page 1076
      Ambient Air Pollution: Health Hazards to Children
    22. Page 1076
      Antenatal Counseling Regarding Resuscitation at an Extremely Low Gestational Age
    23. Page 1076
      Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention
    24. Page 1076
      The Apgar Score
    25. Page 1077
      Application of the Resource-Based Relative Value Scale System to Pediatrics
    26. Page 1077
      Assessment and Management of Inguinal Hernia in Infants
    27. Page 1077
      Athletic Participation by Children and Adolescents Who Have Systemic Hypertension
    28. Page 1077
      Atopic Dermatitis: Skin-Directed Management
    29. Page 1077
      Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Substance Abuse
    30. Page 1077
      Auditory Integration Training and Facilitated Communication for Autism
    31. Page 1077
      Baseball and Softball
    32. Page 1078
      Bicycle Helmets
    33. Page 1078
      Bone Densitometry in Children and Adolescents
    34. Page 1078
      Boxing Participation by Children and Adolescents
    35. Page 1078
      Breastfeeding and the Use of Human Milk
    36. Page 1079
      The Built Environment: Designing Communities to Promote Physical Activity in Children
    37. Page 1079
      Calcium and Vitamin D Requirements of Enterally Fed Preterm Infants
    38. Page 1079
      Cardiovascular Health Supervision for Individuals Affected by Duchenne or Becker Muscular Dystrophy
    39. Page 1079
      Cardiovascular Monitoring and Stimulant Drugs for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
    40. Page 1079
      Care Coordination in the Medical Home: Integrating Health and Related Systems of Care for Children With Special Health Care Needs
    41. Page 1080
      Care of Adolescent Parents and Their Children
    42. Page 1080
      Care of the Adolescent Sexual Assault Victim
    43. Page 1080
      Caregiver-Fabricated Illness in a Child: A Manifestation of Child Maltreatment
    44. Page 1080
      The Changing Concept of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome: Diagnostic Coding Shifts, Controversies Regarding the Sleeping Environment, and New Variables to Consider in Reducing Risk
    45. Page 1080
      Cheerleading Injuries: Epidemiology and Recommendations for Prevention
    46. Page 1080
      Chemical-Biological Terrorism and Its Impact on Children
    47. Page 1081
      Chemical-Management Policy: Prioritizing Children’s Health
    48. Page 1081
      Child Abuse, Confidentiality, and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
    49. Page 1081
      Child Fatality Review
    50. Page 1081
      Child Life Services
    51. Page 1082
      Child Passenger Safety
    52. Page 1082
      Child Passenger Safety (Technical Report)
    53. Page 1082
      Children, Adolescents, and Advertising
    54. Page 1082
      Children, Adolescents, and Television
    55. Page 1082
      Children, Adolescents, and the Media
    56. Page 1082
      Children, Adolescents, Obesity, and the Media
    57. Page 1083
      Children, Adolescents, Substance Abuse, and the Media
    58. Page 1083
      Children as Hematopoietic Stem Cell Donors
    59. Page 1083
      Children in Pickup Trucks
    60. Page 1083
      Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP): Accomplishments, Challenges, and Policy Recommendations
    61. Page 1084
      Chronic Abdominal Pain in Children
    62. Page 1084
      Chronic Abdominal Pain in Children (Technical Report)
    63. Page 1084
      Circumcision Policy Statement
    64. Page 1084
      Classifying Recommendations for Clinical Practice Guidelines
    65. Page 1084
      Climatic Heat Stress and Exercising Children and Adolescents
    66. Page 1085
      Clinical Genetic Evaluation of the Child With Mental Retardation or Developmental Delays
    67. Page 1085
      Clostridium Difficile Infection in Infants and Children
    68. Page 1085
      Cochlear Implants in Children: Surgical Site Infections and Prevention and Treatment of Acute Otitis Media and Meningitis
    69. Page 1085
      Collaborative Role of the Pediatrician in the Diagnosis and Management of Bipolar Disorder in Adolescents
    70. Page 1086
      Communicating With Children and Families: from Everyday Interactions to Skill in Conveying Distressing Information
    71. Page 1086
      Community Pediatrics: Navigating the Intersection of Medicine, Public Health, and Social Determinants of Children’s Health
    72. Page 1086
      Comprehensive Evaluation of the Child With Intellectual Disability or Global Developmental Delays
    73. Page 1086
      Comprehensive Health Evaluation of the Newly Adopted Child
    74. Page 1086
      Condom Use by Adolescents
    75. Page 1087
      Conflicts Between Religious or Spiritual Beliefs and Pediatric Care: Informed Refusal, Exemptions, and Public Funding
    76. Page 1087
      Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
    77. Page 1087
      A Consensus Statement on Health Care Transitions for Young Adults With Special Health Care Needs
    78. Page 1087
      Consent by Proxy for Nonurgent Pediatric Care
    79. Page 1087
      Consent for Emergency Medical Services for Children and Adolescents
    80. Page 1087
      Consumption of Raw or Unpasteurized Milk and Milk Products by Pregnant Women and Children
    81. Page 1088
      Contraception for Adolescents
    82. Page 1088
      Contraception for Adolescents (Technical Report)
    83. Page 1088
      Controversies Concerning Vitamin K and the Newborn
    84. Page 1088
      Coparent or Second-Parent Adoption by Same-Sex Parents
    85. Page 1088
      Coparent or Second-Parent Adoption by Same-Sex Parents (Technical Report)
    86. Page 1088
      Corporal Punishment in Schools
    87. Page 1088
      Counseling Families Who Choose Complementary and Alternative Medicine for Their Child With Chronic Illness or Disability
    88. Page 1089
      Counseling the Adolescent About Pregnancy Options
    89. Page 1089
      Creating Healthy Camp Experiences
    90. Page 1089
      The Crucial Role of Recess in School
    91. Page 1089
      Dealing With the Parent Whose Judgment Is Impaired by Alcohol or Drugs: Legal and Ethical Considerations
    92. Page 1089
      Death of a Child in the Emergency Department
    93. Page 1089
      Death of a Child in the Emergency Department (Technical Report)
    94. Page 1090
      Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip Practice Guideline
    95. Page 1090
      Diagnosis and Management of an Initial Uti in Febrile Infants and Young Children
    96. Page 1091
      Diagnosis and Management of Childhood Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome
    97. Page 1091
      Diagnosis and Prevention of Iron Deficiency and Iron-Deficiency Anemia in Infants and Young Children (0-3 Years of Age)
    98. Page 1091
      Diagnosis of HIV-1 Infection in Children Younger Than 18 Months in the United States
    99. Page 1092
      Diagnostic Imaging of Child Abuse
    100. Page 1092
      Disaster Planning for Schools
    101. Page 1092
      Disclosure of Illness Status to Children and Adolescents With HIV Infection
    102. Page 1092
      Dispensing Medications at the Hospital Upon Discharge from an Emergency Department
    103. Page 1092
      Distinguishing Sudden Infant Death Syndrome from Child Abuse Fatalities
    104. Page 1092
      Do-Not-Resuscitate Orders for Pediatric Patients Who Require Anesthesia and Surgery
    105. Page 1093
      Drinking Water from Private Wells and Risks to Children
    106. Page 1093
      Drinking Water from Private Wells and Risks to Children (Technical Report)
    107. Page 1093
      Early Childhood Adversity, Toxic Stress, and the Role of the Pediatrician: Translating Developmental Science Into Lifelong Health
    108. Page 1093
      Early Childhood Caries in Indigenous Communities
    109. Page 1094
      Early Intervention, Idea Part C Services, and the Medical Home: Collaboration for Best Practice and Best Outcomes
    110. Page 1094
      Echocardiography in Infants and Children
    111. Page 1094
      Education of Children With Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection
    112. Page 1094
      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
    113. Page 1094
      Electronic Prescribing Systems in Pediatrics: The Rationale and Functionality Requirements
    114. Page 1095
      Electronic Prescribing Systems in Pediatrics: The Rationale and Functionality Requirements (Technical Report)
    115. Page 1095
      Electronic Prescribing in Pediatrics: Toward Safer and More Effective Medication Management
    116. Page 1095
      Electronic Prescribing in Pediatrics: Toward Safer and More Effective Medication Management (Technical Report)
    117. Page 1095
      Emergency Contraception
    118. Page 1095
      Emergency Contraception: Addendum
    119. Page 1096
      Emergency Information Forms and Emergency Preparedness for Children With Special Health Care Needs
    120. Page 1096
      Endorsement of Health and Human Services Recommendation for Pulse Oximetry Screening for Critical Congenital Heart Disease
    121. Page 1096
      Enhancing Pediatric Workforce Diversity and Providing Culturally Effective Pediatric Care: Implications for Practice, Education, and Policy Making
    122. Page 1096
      Epidemiology and Diagnosis of Health Care-Associated Infections in the Nicu (Technical Report)
    123. Page 1096
      Equipment for Ground Ambulances
    124. Page 1097
      Essential Contractual Language for Medical Necessity in Children
    125. Page 1097
      Ethical and Policy Issues in Genetic Testing and Screening of Children
    126. Page 1097
      Ethical Considerations in Research With Socially Identifiable Populations
    127. Page 1097
      Ethical Controversies in Organ Donation After Circulatory Death
    128. Page 1097
      Ethical Issues With Genetic Testing in Pediatrics
    129. Page 1097
      Ethics and the Care of Critically Ill Infants and Children
    130. Page 1098
      Evaluating Children With Fractures for Child Physical Abuse
    131. Page 1098
      Evaluating for Suspected Child Abuse: Conditions That Predispose to Bleeding
    132. Page 1098
      Evaluating Infants and Young Children With Multiple Fractures
    133. Page 1098
      Evaluation and Management of the Infant Exposed to HIV-1 in the United States (Clinical Report)
    134. Page 1098
      Evaluation for Bleeding Disorders in Suspected Child Abuse
    135. Page 1098
      The Evaluation of Children in the Primary Care Setting When Sexual Abuse Is Suspected
    136. Page 1099
      The Evaluation of Sexual Behaviors in Children
    137. Page 1099
      Evaluation of Suspected Child Physical Abuse
    138. Page 1099
      Evidence for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Acute Uncomplicated Sinusitis in Children: A Systematic Review
    139. Page 1099
      An Evidence-Based Review of Important Issues Concerning Neonatal Hyperbilirubinemia
    140. Page 1100
      Excessive Sleepiness in Adolescents and Young Adults: Causes, Consequences, and Treatment Strategies
    141. Page 1100
      Expert Witness Participation in Civil and Criminal Proceedings
    142. Page 1100
      Exposure to Nontraditional Pets at Home and to Animals in Public Settings: Risks to Children
    143. Page 1100
      Eye Examination in Infants, Children, and Young Adults by Pediatricians
    144. Page 1100
      The Eye Examination in the Evaluation of Child Abuse
    145. Page 1100
      Facilities and Equipment for the Care of Pediatric Patients in a Community Hospital
    146. Page 1101
      Failure to Thrive As a Manifestation of Child Neglect
    147. Page 1101
      Falls from Heights: Windows, Roofs, and Balconies
    148. Page 1101
      Families and Adoption: The Pediatrician’s Rolein Supporting Communication
    149. Page 1101
      Fathers and Pediatricians: Enhancing Men’s Roles in the Care and Development of Their Children
    150. Page 1101
      Fever and Antipyretic Use in Children
    151. Page 1101
      Financing Graduate Medical Education to Meet the Needs of Children and the Future Pediatrician Workforce
    152. Page 1102
      Financing of Pediatric Home Health Care
    153. Page 1102
      Firearm-Related Injuries Affecting the Pediatric Population
    154. Page 1102
      Fireworks-Related Injuries to Children
    155. Page 1102
      Fluoride Use in Caries Prevention in the Primary Care Setting
    156. Page 1102
      Folic Acid for the Prevention of Neural Tube Defects
    157. Page 1103
      Follow-Up Management of Children With Tympanostomy Tubes
    158. Page 1103
      Forgoing Life-Sustaining Medical Treatment in Abused Children
    159. Page 1103
      Forgoing Medically Provided Nutrition and Hydration in Children
    160. Page 1103
      The Future of Pediatrics: Mental Health Competencies for Pediatric Primary Care
    161. Page 1104
      Gastroesophageal Reflux: Management Guidance for the Pediatrician
    162. Page 1104
      Generic Prescribing, Generic Substitution, and Therapeutic Substitution
    163. Page 1104
      Global Climate Change and Children’s Health
    164. Page 1104
      Global Climate Change and Children’s Health (Technical Report)
    165. Page 1104
      Graduate Medical Education and Pediatric Workforce Issues and Principles
    166. Page 1104
      Guidance for Effective Discipline
    167. Page 1105
      Guidance for the Administration of Medication in School
    168. Page 1105
      Guidance on Management of Asymptomatic Neonates Born to Women With Active Genital Herpes Lesions
    169. Page 1105
      Guidelines for Care of Children in the Emergency Department
    170. Page 1105
      Guidelines for Developing Admission and Discharge Policies for the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
    171. Page 1106
      Guidelines for Home Care of Infants, Children, and Adolescents With Chronic Disease
    172. Page 1106
      Guidelines for Monitoring and Management of Pediatric Patients During and After Sedation for Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures: An Update
    173. Page 1106
      Guidelines for Pediatric Cancer Centers
    174. Page 1106
      Guidelines for Pediatric Cardiovascular Centers
    175. Page 1106
      Guidelines for the Determination of Brain Death in Infants and Children: An Update of the 1987 Task Force Recommendations
    176. Page 1107
      Guidelines for the Ethical Conduct of Studies to Evaluate Drugs in Pediatric Populations
    177. Page 1107
      Guidelines on Forgoing Life-Sustaining Medical Treatment
    178. Page 1107
      Guiding Principles for Managed Care Arrangements for the Health Care of Newborns, Infants, Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults
    179. Page 1107
      Guiding Principles for Pediatric Hospital Medicine Programs
    180. Page 1107
      Gynecologic Examination for Adolescents in the Pediatric Office Setting
    181. Page 1107
      Head Lice
    182. Page 1108
      Health and Mental Health Needs of Children in Us Military Families
    183. Page 1108
      Health Care for Youth in the Juvenile Justice System
    184. Page 1108
      Health Care of Youth Aging Out of Foster Care
    185. Page 1108
      Health Care Supervision for Children With Williams Syndrome
    186. Page 1108
      Health Equity and Children’s Rights
    187. Page 1109
      Health Information Technology and the Medical Home
    188. Page 1109
      Health Supervision for Children With Achondroplasia
    189. Page 1109
      Health Supervision for Children With Down Syndrome
    190. Page 1109
      Health Supervision for Children With Fragile X Syndrome
    191. Page 1109
      Health Supervision for Children With Marfan Syndrome
    192. Page 1109
      Health Supervision for Children With Neurofibromatosis
    193. Page 1110
      Health Supervision for Children With Prader-Willi Syndrome
    194. Page 1110
      Health Supervision for Children With Sickle Cell Disease
    195. Page 1110
      Hearing Assessment in Infants and Children: Recommendations Beyond Neonatal Screening
    196. Page 1110
      Helping Children and Families Deal With Divorce and Separation
    197. Page 1110
      High-Deductible Health Plans
    198. Page 1111
      High-Deductible Health Plans and the New Risks of Consumer-Driven Health Insurance Products
    199. Page 1111
      HIV Testing and Prophylaxis to Prevent Mother-to-Child Transmission in the United States
    200. Page 1111
      Home, Hospital, and Other Non-School-Based Instruction for Children and Adolescents Who Are Medically Unable to Attend School
    201. Page 1111
      Home Care of Children and Youth With Complex Health Care Needs and Technology Dependencies
    202. Page 1112
      Honoring Do-Not-Attempt-Resuscitation Requests in Schools
    203. Page 1112
      Hospital Discharge of the High-Risk Neonate
    204. Page 1112
      The Hospital Record of the Injured Child and the Need for External Cause-of-Injury Codes
    205. Page 1112
      Hospital Stay for Healthy Term Newborns
    206. Page 1112
      HPV Vaccine Recommendations
    207. Page 1112
      Human Embryonic Stem Cell (HESC) and Human Embryo Research
    208. Page 1113
      Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Other Blood-Borne Viral Pathogens in the Athletic Setting
    209. Page 1113
      Human Immunodeficiency Virus Screening
    210. Page 1113
      Human Milk, Breastfeeding, and Transmission of Human Immunodeficiency Virus in the United States
    211. Page 1113
      Human Milk, Breastfeeding, and Transmission of Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1 in the United States (Technical Report)
    212. Page 1113
      Hypothermia and Neonatal Encephalopathy
    213. Page 1113
      Identification and Care of HIV-Exposed and HIV-Infected Infants, Children, and Adolescents in Foster Care
    214. Page 1113
      Identification and Evaluation of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders
    215. Page 1114
      Identification and Management of Eating Disorders in Children and Adolescents
    216. Page 1114
      Identifying Infants and Young Children With Developmental Disorders in the Medical Home: An Algorithm for Developmental Surveillance and Screening
    217. Page 1114
      Immersion in Water During Labor and Delivery
    218. Page 1114
      Immunization for Streptococcus pneumoniae Infections in High-Risk Children
    219. Page 1115
      Immunization Information Systems
    220. Page 1115
      Immunizing Parents and Other Close Family Contacts in the Pediatric Office Setting
    221. Page 1115
      Impact of Music, Music Lyrics, and Music Videos on Children and Youth
    222. Page 1115
      The Impact of Social Media on Children, Adolescents, and Families
    223. Page 1115
      The Importance of Play in Promoting Healthy Child Development and Maintaining Strong Parent-Child Bonds
    224. Page 1116
      The Importance of Play in Promoting Healthy Child Development and Maintaining Strong Parent-Child Bond: Focus on Children in Poverty
    225. Page 1116
      Improving Substance Abuse Prevention, Assessment, and Treatment Financing for Children and Adolescents
    226. Page 1116
      The Inappropriate Use of School “Readiness” Tests
    227. Page 1116
      Incorporating Recognition and Management of Perinatal and Postpartum Depression Into Pediatric Practice
    228. Page 1116
      Increasing Antiretroviral Drug Access for Children With HIV Infection
    229. Page 1116
      Increasing Immunization Coverage
    230. Page 1117
      Indications for Management and Referral of Patients Involved in Substance Abuse
    231. Page 1117
      Infant Feeding and Transmission of Human Immunodeficiency Virus in the United States
    232. Page 1117
      Infant Methemoglobinemia: The Role of Dietary Nitrate in Food and Water
    233. Page 1117
      Infection Prevention and Control in Pediatric Ambulatory Settings
    234. Page 1118
      Informed Consent, Parental Permission, and Assent in Pediatric Practice
    235. Page 1118
      Inhalant Abuse
    236. Page 1118
      Injuries Associated With Infant Walkers
    237. Page 1118
      Injuries in Youth Soccer
    238. Page 1118
      Injury Risk of Nonpowder Guns
    239. Page 1119
      In-Line Skating Injuries in Children and Adolescents
    240. Page 1119
      Institutional Ethics Committees
    241. Page 1119
      Instrument-Based Pediatric Vision Screening Policy Statement
    242. Page 1119
      Insufficient Sleep in Adolescents and Young Adults: An Update on Causes and Consequences
    243. Page 1119
      Insurance Coverage of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services for Children and Adolescents: A Consensus Statement
    244. Page 1119
      Intensive Training and Sports Specialization in Young Athletes
    245. Page 1119
      Interferon-γ Release Assays for Diagnosis of Tuberculosis Infection and Disease in Children
    246. Page 1120
      Intimate Partner Violence: The Role of the Pediatrician
    247. Page 1120
      Iodine Deficiency, Pollutant Chemicals, and the Thyroid: New Information on an Old Problem
    248. Page 1120
      Lactose Intolerance in Infants, Children, and Adolescents
    249. Page 1120
      “Late-Preterm” Infants: A Population at Risk
    250. Page 1120
      Lawn Mower-Related Injuries to Children
    251. Page 1120
      Lawn Mower-Related Injuries to Children (Technical Report)
    252. Page 1121
      Learning Disabilities, Dyslexia, and Vision
    253. Page 1121
      Learning Disabilities, Dyslexia, and Vision (Technical Report)
    254. Page 1121
      Legalization of Marijuana: Potential Impact on Youth
    255. Page 1121
      Legalization of Marijuana: Potential Impact on Youth (Technical Report)
    256. Page 1121
      Levels of Neonatal Care
    257. Page 1122
      The Lifelong Effects of Early Childhood Adversity and Toxic Stress
    258. Page 1122
      Literacy Promotion: An Essential Component of Primary Care Pediatric Practice
    259. Page 1122
      Long-Term Follow-Up Care for Pediatric Cancer Survivors
    260. Page 1122
      Maintaining and Improving the Oral Health of Young Children
    261. Page 1123
      Male Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health Care
    262. Page 1123
      Male Circumcision
    263. Page 1124
      Maltreatment of Children With Disabilities
    264. Page 1124
      Management of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders
    265. Page 1124
      Management of Dental Trauma in a Primary Care Setting
    266. Page 1124
      Management of Food Allergy in the School Setting
    267. Page 1124
      Management of Neonates With Suspected or Proven Early-Onset Bacterial Sepsis
    268. Page 1125
      Management of Pediatric Trauma
    269. Page 1125
      Management of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Children and Adolescents
    270. Page 1126
      Marijuana: A Continuing Concern for Pediatricians
    271. Page 1126
      Maternal Phenylketonuria
    272. Page 1126
      Maternal-Fetal Intervention and Fetal Care Centers
    273. Page 1126
      Media Education
    274. Page 1126
      Media Use by Children Younger Than 2 Years
    275. Page 1126
      Media Violence Media Violence
    276. Page 1126
      Medicaid Policy Statement
    277. Page 1127
      Medical Concerns in the Female Athlete
    278. Page 1127
      Medical Conditions Affecting Sports Participation
    279. Page 1127
      Medical Emergencies Occurring at School
    280. Page 1127
      The Medical Home
    281. Page 1127
      Medical Staff Appointment and Delineation of Pediatric Privileges in Hospitals
    282. Page 1127
      Meningococcal Conjugate Vaccines Policy Update: Booster Dose Recommendations
    283. Page 1128
      Menstruation in Girls and Adolescents: Using the Menstrual Cycle As a Vital Sign
    284. Page 1128
      Minors as Living Solid-Organ Donors
    285. Page 1128
      Model Contractual Language for Medical Necessity for Children
    286. Page 1128
      Molecular Genetic Testing in Pediatric Practice: A Subject Review
    287. Page 1128
      Motor Delays: Early Identification and Evaluation
    288. Page 1129
      Neonatal Drug Withdrawal
    289. Page 1129
      The New Morbidity Revisited: A Renewed Commitment to the Psychosocial Aspects of Pediatric Care
    290. Page 1129
      Newborn Screening Expands: Recommendations for Pediatricians and Medical Homes-Implications for the System
    291. Page 1129
      Newborn Screening Fact Sheets, Introduction to The
    292. Page 1129
      Newborn Screening Fact Sheets
    293. Page 1130
      Nondiscrimination in Pediatric Health Care
    294. Page 1130
      Noninitiation or Withdrawal of Intensive Care for High-Risk Newborns
    295. Page 1130
      Nonoral Feeding for Children and Youth With Developmental or Acquired Disabilities
    296. Page 1130
      Nontherapeutic Use of Antimicrobial Agents in Animal Agriculture: Implications for Pediatrics
    297. Page 1130
      Office-Based Care for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning Youth
    298. Page 1130
      Office-Based Care for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning Youth (Technical Report)
    299. Page 1131
      Office-Based Counseling for Unintentional Injury Prevention
    300. Page 1131
      Off-Label Use of Drugs in Children
    301. Page 1131
      Ophthalmologic Examinations in Children With Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
    302. Page 1131
      Optimizing Bone Health in Children and Adolescents
    303. Page 1131
      Oral and Dental Aspects of Child Abuse and Neglect
    304. Page 1132
      Oral Health Care for Children With Developmental Disabilities
    305. Page 1132
      Oral Health Risk Assessment Timing and Establishment of the Dental Home
    306. Page 1132
      Organic Foods: Health and Environmental Advantages and Disadvantages
    307. Page 1132
      Organized Sports for Children and Preadolescents
    308. Page 1133
      Out-of-Home Placement for Children and Adolescents With Disabilities
    309. Page 1133
      Out-of-School Suspension and Expulsion
    310. Page 1133
      Overcrowding Crisis in Our Nation’s Emergency Departments: Is Our Safety Net Unraveling?
    311. Page 1133
      Overuse Injuries, Overtraining, and Burnout in Child and Adolescent Athletes
    312. Page 1134
      Palliative Care for Children
    313. Page 1134
      Parent-Provider-Community Partnerships: Optimizing Outcomes for Children With Disabilities
    314. Page 1134
      Parental Leave for Residents and Pediatric Training Programs
    315. Page 1134
      Patient- and Family-Centered Care and the Pediatrician’s Role
    316. Page 1134
      Patient- and Family-Centered Care and the Role of the Emergency Physician Providing Care to a Child in the Emergency Department
    317. Page 1135
      Patient- and Family-Centered Care Coordination: A Framework for Integrating Care for Children and Youth Across Multiple Systems
    318. Page 1135
      Patient- and Family-Centered Care of Children in the Emergency Department
    319. Page 1135
      Patient Safety in the Pediatric Emergency Care Setting
    320. Page 1135
      Payment for Telephone Care
    321. Page 1135
      Pedestrian Safety
    322. Page 1136
      Pediatric and Adolescent Mental Health Emergencies in the Emergency Medical Services System
    323. Page 1136
      Pediatric Anthrax Clinical Management
    324. Page 1136
      Pediatric Anthrax Clinical Management: Executive Summary
    325. Page 1136
      Pediatric Aspects of Inpatient Health Information Technology Systems
    326. Page 1137
      Pediatric Care Recommendations for Freestanding Urgent Care Facilities
    327. Page 1137
      Pediatric Fellowship Training
    328. Page 1137
      Pediatric Mental Health Emergencies in the Emergency Medical Services System
    329. Page 1137
      Pediatric Observation Units
    330. Page 1137
      Pediatric Organ Donation and Transplantation
    331. Page 1137
      Pediatric Palliative Care and Hospice Care Commitments, Guidelines, and Recommendations
    332. Page 1138
      Pediatric Primary Health Care
    333. Page 1138
      Pediatric Sudden Cardiac Arrest
    334. Page 1138
      The Pediatrician and Childhood Bereavement
    335. Page 1138
      The Pediatrician and Disaster Preparedness
    336. Page 1139
      The Pediatrician Workforce: Current Status and Future Prospects
    337. Page 1139
      Pediatrician Workforce Policy Statement
    338. Page 1139
      Pediatrician-Family-Patient Relationships: Managing the Boundaries
    339. Page 1139
      The Pediatrician’s Role in Child Maltreatment Prevention
    340. Page 1139
      The Pediatrician’s Role in Community Pediatrics
    341. Page 1140
      The Pediatrician’s Role in Development and Implementation of an Individual Education Plan (IEP) and/or an Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP)
    342. Page 1140
      The Pediatrician’s Role in Family Support and Family Support Programs
    343. Page 1140
      The Pediatrician’s Role in Supporting Adoptive Families
    344. Page 1140
      The Pediatrician’s Role in the Evaluation and Preparation of Pediatric Patients Undergoing Anesthesia
    345. Page 1140
      The Pediatrician’s Role in the Prevention of Missing Children
    346. Page 1140
      Personal Watercraft Use by Children and Adolescents
    347. Page 1140
      Pesticide Exposure in Children
    348. Page 1141
      Pesticide Exposure in Children (Technical Report)
    349. Page 1141
      Phototherapy to Prevent Severe Neonatal Hyperbilirubinemia in the Newborn Infant 35 or More Weeks of Gestation
    350. Page 1141
      Physician Health and Wellness
    351. Page 1142
      Physician Refusal to Provide Information or Treatment on the Basis of Claims of Conscience
    352. Page 1142
      Physicians’ Roles in Coordinating Care of Hospitalized Children
    353. Page 1142
      Planned Home Birth
    354. Page 1142
      Poliovirus
    355. Page 1142
      Postdischarge Follow-Up of Infants With Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
    356. Page 1143
      Postexposure Prophylaxis in Children and Adolescents for Nonoccupational Exposure to Human Immunodeficiency Virus
    357. Page 1143
      Postnatal Corticosteroids to Prevent or Treat Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
    358. Page 1143
      Postnatal Glucose Homeostasis in Late-Preterm and Term Infants
    359. Page 1143
      Precertification Process
    360. Page 1143
      Premedication for Nonemergency Endotracheal Intubation in the Neonate
    361. Page 1143
      Prenatal Substance Abuse: Short- and Long-Term Effects on the Exposed Fetus
    362. Page 1144
      The Prenatal Visit
    363. Page 1144
      Preparation for Emergencies in the Offices of Pediatricians and Pediatric Primary Care Providers
    364. Page 1144
      Preparing for Pediatric Emergencies: Drugs to Consider
    365. Page 1144
      Prescribing Assistive-Technology Systems: Focus on Children With Impaired Communication
    366. Page 1144
      Prescribing Therapy Services for Children With Motor Disabilities
    367. Page 1145
      Preservation of Fertility in Pediatric and Adolescent Patients With Cancer
    368. Page 1145
      Preventing and Treating Homesickness
    369. Page 1145
      Prevention and Management of Pain in the Neonate: An Update
    370. Page 1145
      Prevention and Management of Positional Skull Deformities in Infants
    371. Page 1145
      Prevention and Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Children, With Special Emphasis on American Indian and Alaska Native Children
    372. Page 1145
      Prevention of Agricultural Injuries Among Children and Adolescents
    373. Page 1146
      Prevention of Choking Among Children
    374. Page 1146
      Prevention of Drowning
    375. Page 1146
      Prevention of Drowning (Technical Report)
    376. Page 1146
      Prevention of Pediatric Overweight and Obesity
    377. Page 1146
      Prevention of Rotavirus Disease: Updated Guidelines for Use of Rotavirus Vaccine
    378. Page 1147
      Prevention of Sexual Harassment in the Workplace and Educational Settings
    379. Page 1147
      The Prevention of Unintentional Injury Among American Indian and Alaska Native Children: A Subject Review
    380. Page 1147
      Prevention of Varicella: Update of Recommendations for Use of Quadrivalent and Monovalent Varicella Vaccines in Children
    381. Page 1147
      Preventive Oral Health Intervention for Pediatricians
    382. Page 1147
      Principles for the Development and Use of Quality Measures
    383. Page 1147
      Principles of Health Care Financing
    384. Page 1148
      Principles of Judicious Antibiotic Prescribing for Upper Respiratory Tract Infections in Pediatrics
    385. Page 1148
      Principles of Pediatric Patient Safety: Reducing Harm Due to Medical Care
    386. Page 1148
      Probiotics and Prebiotics in Pediatrics
    387. Page 1148
      Professional Liability Insurance and Medicolegal Education for Pediatric Residents and Fellows
    388. Page 1148
      Professionalism in Pediatrics: Statement of Principles
    389. Page 1149
      Professionalism in Pediatrics
    390. Page 1149
      Promoting Education, Mentorship, and Support for Pediatric Research
    391. Page 1149
      Promoting the Participation of Children With Disabilities in Sports, Recreation, and Physical Activities
    392. Page 1149
      Promoting the Well-Being of Children Whose Parents Are Gay or Lesbian
    393. Page 1149
      Promoting the Well-Being of Children Whose Parents Are Gay or Lesbian (Technical Report)
    394. Page 1150
      Promotion of Healthy Weight-Control Practices in Young Athletes
    395. Page 1150
      Protecting Children from Sexual Abuse by Health Care Providers
    396. Page 1150
      Protective Eyewear for Young Athletes
    397. Page 1150
      Providing a Primary Care Medical Home for Children and Youth With Cerebral Palsy
    398. Page 1150
      Providing a Primary Care Medical Home for Children and Youth With Spina Bifida
    399. Page 1150
      Providing Care for Children and Adolescents Facing Homelessness and Housing Insecurity
    400. Page 1151
      Providing Care for Immigrant, Migrant, and Border Children
    401. Page 1151
      Provision of Educationally Related Services for Children and Adolescents With Chronic Diseases and Disabling Conditions
    402. Page 1151
      Psychological Maltreatment
    403. Page 1151
      Psychosocial Implications of Disaster or Terrorism on Children: A Guide for the Pediatrician
    404. Page 1152
      Psychosocial Risks of Chronic Health Conditions in Childhood and Adolescence
    405. Page 1152
      Psychosocial Support for Youth Living With HIV
    406. Page 1152
      Quality Early Education and Child Care from Birth to Kindergarten
    407. Page 1152
      Rabies-Prevention Policy Update: New Reduced-Dose Schedule
    408. Page 1152
      Race/Ethnicity, Gender, Socioeconomic Status-Research Exploring Their Effects on Child Health: A Subject Review
    409. Page 1152
      Racial and Ethnic Disparities in the Health and Health Care of Children
    410. Page 1153
      Radiation Disasters and Children
    411. Page 1153
      Radiation Risk to Children from Computed Tomography
    412. Page 1153
      Recognition and Management of Iatrogenically Induced Opioid Dependence and Withdrawal in Children
    413. Page 1153
      Recognizing and Responding to Medical Neglect
    414. Page 1154
      Recommendation for Mandatory Influenza Immunization of All Health Care Personnel
    415. Page 1154
      Recommendations for Administering Hepatitis a Vaccine to Contacts of International Adoptees
    416. Page 1154
      Recommendations for Prevention and Control of Influenza in Children, 2014-2015
    417. Page 1154
      Recommendations for Preventive Pediatric Health Care
    418. Page 1154
      Recommendations for the Prevention of Perinatal Group B Streptococcal (GBS) Disease
    419. Page 1155
      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)
    420. Page 1155
      Recommended Childhood and Adolescent Immunization Schedule-United States, 2015
    421. Page 1155
      Red Reflex Examination in Neonates, Infants, and Children
    422. Page 1155
      Reducing Injury Risk From Body Checking in Boys’ Youth Ice Hockey
    423. Page 1155
      Reducing the Number of Deaths and Injuries from Residential Fires
    424. Page 1155
      Reducing the Risk of HIV Infection Associated With Illicit Drug Use
    425. Page 1156
      Referral to Pediatric Surgical Specialists
    426. Page 1156
      Reimbursement for Foods for Special Dietary Use
    427. Page 1156
      Relief of Pain and Anxiety in Pediatric Patients in Emergency Medical Systems
    428. Page 1156
      Religious Objections to Medical Care
    429. Page 1156
      Respiratory Support in Preterm Infants at Birth
    430. Page 1157
      Responding to Parental Refusals of Immunization of Children
    431. Page 1157
      Restraint Use on Aircraft
    432. Page 1157
      Returning to Learning Following a Concussion
    433. Page 1157
      Ritual Genital Cutting of Female Minors
    434. Page 1157
      Role of Pediatricians in Advocating Life Support Training Courses for Parents and the Public
    435. Page 1157
      Role of Pediatricians in Advocating Life Support Training Courses for Parents and the Public (Technical Report)
    436. Page 1157
      The Role of Preschool Home-Visiting Programs in Improving Children’s Developmental and Health Outcomes
    437. Page 1158
      Role of Pulse Oximetry in Examining Newborns for Congenital Heart Disease: A Scientific Statement from the Aha and Aap
    438. Page 1158
      The Role of Schools in Combating Illicit Substance Abuse
    439. Page 1158
      Role of the Medical Home in Family-Centered Early Intervention Services
    440. Page 1158
      The Role of the Pediatrician in Rural Emergency Medical Services for Children
    441. Page 1159
      Role of the Pediatrician in Youth Violence Prevention
    442. Page 1159
      Role of the School Nurse in Providing School Health Services
    443. Page 1159
      Role of the School Physician
    444. Page 1159
      Safe Transportation of Newborns at Hospital Discharge
    445. Page 1159
      Safe Transportation of Preterm and Low Birth Weight Infants at Hospital Discharge
    446. Page 1159
      School Bus Transportation of Children With Special Health Care Needs
    447. Page 1159
      School Health Assessments
    448. Page 1159
      School Health Centers and Other Integrated School Health Services
    449. Page 1160
      School Readiness
    450. Page 1160
      School Start Times for Adolescents
    451. Page 1160
      School Transportation Safety
    452. Page 1160
      School-Based Health Centers and Pediatric Practice
    453. Page 1160
      School-Based Mental Health Services
    454. Page 1160
      Scope of Health Care Benefits for Children from Birth Through Age 26
    455. Page 1161
      Scope of Practice Issues in the Delivery of Pediatric Health Care
    456. Page 1161
      Screening Examination of Premature Infants for Retinopathy of Prematurity
    457. Page 1161
      Screening for Nonviral Sexually Transmitted Infections in Adolescents and Young Adults
    458. Page 1161
      Screening for Retinopathy in the Pediatric Patient With Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
    459. Page 1161
      Secondhand and Prenatal Tobacco Smoke Exposure
    460. Page 1161
      Selecting Appropriate Toys for Young Children: The Pediatrician’s Role
    461. Page 1162
      Self-injectable Epinephrine for First-Aid Management of Anaphylaxis
    462. Page 1162
      Sensory Integration Therapies for Children With Developmental and Behavioral Disorders
    463. Page 1162
      Sexual Orientation and Adolescents
    464. Page 1162
      Sexuality, Contraception, and the Media
    465. Page 1163
      Sexuality Education for Children and Adolescents
    466. Page 1163
      Sexuality of Children and Adolescents With Developmental Disabilities
    467. Page 1163
      Shopping Cart-Related Injuries to Children
    468. Page 1163
      Shopping Cart-Related Injuries to Children (Technical Report)
    469. Page 1163
      Sids and Other Sleep-Related Infant Deaths: Expansion of Recommendations for a Safe Infant Sleeping Environment
    470. Page 1164
      Sids and Other Sleep-Related Infant Deaths: Expansion of Recommendations for a Safe Infant Sleeping Environment (Technical Report)
    471. Page 1164
      Skateboard and Scooter Injuries
    472. Page 1164
      Snowmobiling Hazards
    473. Page 1164
      Soft Drinks in Schools
    474. Page 1165
      Special Requirements of Electronic Health Record Systems in Pediatrics
    475. Page 1165
      Spectrum of Noninfectious Health Effects from Molds
    476. Page 1165
      Spectrum of Noninfectious Health Effects from Molds (Technical Report)
    477. Page 1165
      Sport-Related Concussion in Children and Adolescents
    478. Page 1165
      Sports Drinks and Energy Drinks for Children and Adolescents: Are They Appropriate?
    479. Page 1166
      Standard Terminology for Fetal, Infant, and Perinatal Deaths
    480. Page 1166
      Standards for Health Information Technology to Ensure Adolescent Privacy
    481. Page 1166
      Standards for Pediatric Cancer Centers
    482. Page 1166
      State Children’s Health Insurance Program Achievements, Challenges, and Policy Recommendations
    483. Page 1166
      Strategies for Prevention of Health Care-Associated Infections in the Nicu
    484. Page 1166
      Strength Training by Children and Adolescents
    485. Page 1166
      Substance Use Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment for Pediatricians
    486. Page 1166
      Suicide and Suicide Attempts in Adolescents
    487. Page 1167
      Supplemental Security Income (SSI) for Children and Youth With Disabilities
    488. Page 1167
      Supporting the Family After the Death of a Child
    489. Page 1167
      Supporting the Health Care Transition from Adolescence to Adulthood in the Medical Home
    490. Page 1167
      Surfactant Replacement Therapy for Preterm and Term Neonates With Respiratory Distress
    491. Page 1167
      Surveillance of Pediatric HIV Infection
    492. Page 1168
      The Teen Driver
    493. Page 1168
      Testing for Drugs of Abuse in Children and Adolescents
    494. Page 1168
      Tobacco, Alcohol, and Other Drugs: The Role of the Pediatrician in Prevention, Identification, and Management of Substance Abuse
    495. Page 1168
      Tobacco as a Substance of Abuse
    496. Page 1168
      Tobacco Use: A Pediatric Disease
    497. Page 1169
      Toward Transparent Clinical Policies
    498. Page 1169
      Trampoline Safety in Childhood and Adolescence
    499. Page 1169
      The Transfer of Drugs and Therapeutics Into Human Breast Milk: An Update on Selected Topics
    500. Page 1169
      Transitioning HIV-Infected Youth Into Adult Health Care
    501. Page 1170
      Transporting Children With Special Health Care Needs
    502. Page 1170
      The Treatment of Neurologically Impaired Children Using Patterning
    503. Page 1170
      Ultraviolet Radiation: A Hazard to Children and Adolescents
    504. Page 1170
      Ultraviolet Radiation: A Hazard to Children and Adolescents (Technical Report)
    505. Page 1170
      Underinsurance of Adolescents: Recommendations for Improved Coverage of Preventive, Reproductive, and Behavioral Health Care Services
    506. Page 1171
      Understanding the Behavioral and Emotional Consequences of Child Abuse
    507. Page 1171
      Update of Newborn Screening and Therapy for Congenital Hypothyroidism
    508. Page 1171
      Updated Guidance for Palivizumab Prophylaxis Among Infants and Young Children at Increased Risk of Hospitalization for Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection
    509. Page 1172
      Updated Guidance for Palivizumab Prophylaxis Among Infants and Young Children at Increased Risk of Hospitalization for Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection (Technical Report)
    510. Page 1172
      Updated Recommendations on the Use of Meningococcal Vaccines
    511. Page 1172
      The Use and Misuse of Fruit Juice in Pediatrics
    512. Page 1172
      Use of Chaperones During the Physical Examination of the Pediatric Patient
    513. Page 1172
      Use of Codeine- and Dextromethorphan-Containing Cough Remedies in Children
    514. Page 1172
      The Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Pediatrics
    515. Page 1173
      Use of Inhaled Nitric Oxide
    516. Page 1173
      Use of Inhaled Nitric Oxide in Preterm Infants
    517. Page 1173
      Use of Performance-Enhancing Substances
    518. Page 1173
      Use of Soy Protein-Based Formulas in Infant Feeding
    519. Page 1173
      The Use of Systemic and Topical Fluoroquinolones
    520. Page 1173
      Uses of Drugs Not Described in the Package Insert (Off-Label Uses)
    521. Page 1173
      Ventricular Fibrillation and the Use of Automated External Defibrillators on Children
    522. Page 1174
      When Is Lack of Supervision Neglect?
    523. Page 1174
      WIC Program
    524. Page 1174
      Withholding or Termination of Resuscitation in Pediatric Out-of-Hospital Traumatic Cardiopulmonary Arrest
    525. Page 1174
      Year 2007 Position Statement: Principles and Guidelines for Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Programs:
  6. Page 1175
    Section 6. Endorsed Policies
    1. Page 1177
      Advanced Practice Registered Nurse: Role, Preparation, and Scope of Practice
    2. Page 1177
      Appropriate Medical Care for the Secondary School-Age Athlete Communication
    3. Page 1177
      Appropriate Use Criteria for Initial Transthoracic Echocardiography in Outpatient Pediatric Cardiology
    4. Page 1177
      Best Practice for Infant Surgery: A Position Statement from the American Pediatric Surgical Association
    5. Page 1177
      Cardiovascular Risk Reduction in High-Risk Pediatric Populations
    6. Page 1177
      A Comprehensive Immunization Strategy to Eliminate Transmission of Hepatitis B Virus Infection in the United States
    7. Page 1178
      Consensus Statement on Management of Intersex Disorders
    8. Page 1178
      Consensus Statement: Definitions for Consistent Emergency Department Metrics
    9. Page 1178
      Defining Pediatric Malnutrition: A Paradigm Shift Toward Etiology-Related Definitions
    10. Page 1178
      Diabetes Care for Emerging Adults: Recommendations for Transition from Pediatric to Adult Diabetes Care Systems
    11. Page 1178
      Diagnosis, Treatment, and Long-Term Management of Kawasaki Disease: A Statement for Health Professionals
    12. Page 1178
      Dietary Recommendations for Children and Adolescents: A Guide for Practitioners
    13. Page 1178
      Dietary Reference Intakes for Calcium and Vitamin D
    14. Page 1178
      Emergency Equipment and Supplies in the School Setting
    15. Page 1178
      Enhancing the Work of the Hhs National Vaccine Program in Global Immunizations
    16. Page 1178
      Evidence Report: Genetic and Metabolic Testing on Children With Global Developmental Delay
    17. Page 1179
      Evidence-Based Guideline Update: Medical Treatment of Infantile Spasms
    18. Page 1179
      Evidence-Based Management of Sickle Cell Disease: Expert Panel Report, 2014
    19. Page 1179
      Executing Juvenile Offenders: A Fundamental Failure of Society
    20. Page 1179
      Expedited Partner Therapy for Adolescents Diagnosed With Chlamydia or Gonorrhea: A Position Paper of the Society for Adolescent Medicine
    21. Page 1179
      Expert Panel on Integrated Guidelines for Cardiovascular Health and Risk Reduction in Children and Adolescents: Summary Report
    22. Page 1179
      Foster Care Mental Health Values
    23. Page 1179
      General Recommendations on Immunization: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)
    24. Page 1180
      Genetic Basis for Congenital Heart Defects: Current Knowledge
    25. Page 1180
      Gifts to Physicians From Industry
    26. Page 1180
      Guidelines for Field Triage of Injured Patients
    27. Page 1180
      Guidelines for Referral of Children and Adolescents to Pediatric Rheumatologists
    28. Page 1180
      Helping the Student with Diabetes Succeed: A Guide for School Personnel
    29. Page 1180
      Identifying and Responding to Domestic Violence: Consensus Recommendations for Child and Adolescent Health