Clinical Guidelines Library

Evidence-based clinical guidelines, protocols, and best practices from leading medical organizations

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ERNICA Evidence-Based Guideline on Surgical Aspects of Necrotizing Enterocolitis in Premature Neonates

Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a severe intestinal condition primarily affecting preterm neonates. It has a high mortality rate, particularly...

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ERNICA Clinical Consensus Statements on Total Colonic and Intestinal Aganglionosis

Background: Hirschsprung disease is a congenital intestinal motility disorder characterized by an absence of enteric ganglion cells. Total colonic...

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Patient Journey Rectosigmoid Hirschsprung's Disease

The Patient Journey for Rectosigmoid Hirschsprung’s Disease promotes better understanding of this rare congenital disease and aims to support...

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Colorectal Educational Videos

The Division of Colorectal and Pelvic Reconstruction at Children’s National Hospital have educational videos that may be useful. View our library...

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Mullerian Anomalies

Mullerian Anomalies 

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Patient driven change: Is collaborative care the future of medicine?

A basic premise in the care of complex patients is that experience, increased volume of cases, and an integrated, multi-disciplinary approach...

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Hirschsprung Post Pull-thru algorithm

Evaluation and treatment of the patient who is not doing well after their Hirschsprung’s pull-through.

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Functional Constipation algorithm

Evaluation and treatment of functional constipation with failure of medical management.

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Bowel Management algorithm

Bowel management for the treatment of fecal incontinence and soiling.

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Anorectal Malformation algorithm

Evaluation and treatment of the patient who is not doing well after their anorectal malformation repair

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RADIATION EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

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RADIATION EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

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Surgical Critical Care Articles of Interest

The mission of the APSA Critical Care Task Force is to promote optimal care of pediatric surgical patients with critical illness through the...

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Outcomes and Evidence-based Practice Articles of Interest

The Outcomes and Evidence-based Practice Committee (OEBPC) will facilitate the efforts of APSA members either individually or as an organization...

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COVID-19 for Pediatric Surgeons Toolkit

Welcome to the APSA Quality and Safety Committee COVID-19 for Pediatric Surgeons Toolkit.This is a rapidly changing environment and we will do our...

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Trauma Articles of Interest

The mission of the Trauma Committee is to care for children in the face of injury so that they can thrive and to uncover through clinical research...

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Cancer Articles of Interest

The mission of the Cancer Committee is to educate the APSA membership on the current approaches to the treatment of children with cancer, as...

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New Book - Tips & Tricks

Now out! Pediatric Colorectal Surgery Tips and Tricks https://bit.ly/Levitt-CRCBooks Discount code is MAL22 All proceeds benefit www.ctoverseas.org

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Fetal Handbooks

The APSA Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment committee developed these resources as a quick reference for pediatric surgeons.

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Ethics Articles of Interest

The Ethics committee is a resource for APSA members who are seeking ethics education, guidance for ethical challenges in patient management and a...

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Telehealth in Pediatric Surgery Guidelines

With the start of the COVID pandemic in early 2020, the use of telehealth expanded quickly within healthcare, and pediatric surgery was no...

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Spontaneous Pneumothorax Toolkit

Welcome to the APSA Quality and Safety Committee Spontaneous Pneumothorax Toolkit. This page is intended to help anyone who is interested in...

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Practicing Surgeons Curriculum

This collection of infographics is generated by the APSA Education Committee as a curriculum to keep currently practicing surgeons up to date.

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History of Pediatric Surgery

When speaking of the history of pediatric surgery in North America, it is difficult to do so without immediately uttering the name Ladd in the...

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Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Toolkit

Welcome to the APSA Quality and Safety Committee Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Toolkit. This toolkit is intended to help anyone who is...

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Venous Thromboembolism Toolkit

Welcome to the APSA Quality and Safety Committee Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) Toolkit. This toolkit is intended to help anyone who is interested...

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APSA Annual Meetings Videos

APSA presents a collection of videos recorded at our Annual Meetings.

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Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Toolkit

Welcome to the APSA Quality and Safety committee Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH) Toolkit. This page is intended to help anyone who is...

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Abdominal Wall Defects Toolkit

Welcome to the APSA Quality and Safety committee Abdominal Wall Defects Toolkit. This page is intended to help anyone who is interested in quality...

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Chest Wall Deformities Toolkit

Welcome to the APSA Quality and Safety Committee Pectus toolkit. This toolkit is intended to help anyone who is interested in quality improvement...

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Fetal Articles of Interest

The  mission of the Fetal Diagnosis and Therapy (FD&T) Committee is to build collaborations with other organizations to conduct high-quality...

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Articles of Interest

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values for APSA that drive excellence and innovation in clinical care, research, education, advocacy,...

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Resident and Student Resources

APSA offers a free membership to all Residents and Students.

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Standardized Toolbox of Education for Pediatric Surgery Presentations

This Standardized Toolbox of Education for Pediatric Surgery (STEPS) is a resource for faculty and senior residents to use for teaching medical...

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Adhesive Small Bowel Obstruction Toolkit

Welcome to the APSA Quality and Safety Committee Adhesive Small Bowel Obstruction toolkit. This toolkit is intended to help anyone who is...

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Family-Centered Care Toolkit

Welcome to the APSA Quality and Safety Committee Family-Centered Care toolkit. This toolkit is intended to help anyone who is interested in...