Pediatric emergencies, such as the exacerbation of medical conditions and injuries, may occur in the school setting. This article introduces the “School Nurses on the Front Lines of Medicine” series by discussing the incidence and the most common emergencies that occur in schools as well as published guidelines for school emergency preparedness.
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