Pediatric Emergency Department responses to COVID-19: transitioning from surge preparation to regional support

In the midst of a global pandemic, hospitals around the world are working to meet the demand for patients ill with COVID-19 caused by the novel coronavirus first identified in Wuhan, China As the crisis unfolds, several countries have reported lower numbers as well as less morbidity and mortality for pediatric patients Thus, pediatric centers find themselves pivoting from preparing for a patient surge to finding ways to support the regional response for adults This report describes the response from two west coast freestanding academic children�s hospitals that were among the first cities in the United States impacted during this pandemic