Impact Factor
2.85
Journal Citation Impact
Estimated influence, citation density, publishing volume, and citation integrity from the analytics table.
Citation rate
1.22
525 total citations
h5-index
22
h5 depth signal
Cited share
55.6%
250 of 450
Total citations
525
Citation footprint
Metric signal
1.38
External metric anchor
Self-citation
7.4%
39 self-citations
Citations Trend
Monthly Publications Cadence
Citing Geographic Demographics
United States
2,074
Canada
199
Turkey
139
Israel
87
Italy
73
Citing Fields of Research
Musculoskeletal Disorders
579
Patient Care
549
Anesthetic & Pain Medicine
320
Respiratory Support
317
Abdominal Surgery
307
Publishing Activity & Reach
Volume, recency, access pattern, and citing-community signals from the journal analytics record.
All-time article footprint
9,220
Articles tracked across the journal lifetime
Indexed publication set
450
250 cited publications
Last 12 months
225
18.8 publications/month
Open access share
3.1%
7 OA publications in the last year
Leading citing country
United States
2,074 citing publications
Leading citing field
Musculoskeletal Disorders
579 citing publications
Latest tracked publication
20 October 2026
10 recent records available
Coverage & Indexing History
v1n1, 1985-
v1n1, 1985-
Active Coverage
Research Focus & Classification
Indexed Subjects
Musculoskeletal Disorders
Patient Care
Anesthetic & Pain Medicine
Respiratory Support
Health Education & Remote Healthcare
Antibiotic & Antibacterial Agents
Broad Categories
Emergency Medicine
Pediatrics
Musculoskeletal Disorders
Patient Care
Abdominal Surgery
Respiratory Support
Anesthetic & Pain Medicine
Antibiotic & Antibacterial Agents
MeSH Descriptors
Child
Emergencies
Emergency Medicine
Infant
Latest Publications
Recent article records with DOI-first linking and condensed abstracts.
01
DOI 10.1097/pec.0000000000003731
Open DOI
Association Between Early Bedside Clinical Findings and Need for Organ Support or Mortality in Critically Ill Children
Objectives: To identify early bedside clinical predictors of the need for organ support and mortality among critically ill children presenting to pediatric emergency departments (EDs). Methods: We conducted a prospective, registry-based,...
02
DOI 10.1097/pec.0000000000003735
Open DOI
Continuous Pulse Oximetry Analysis to Predict Outcomes in Young Infants With Bronchiolitis Presenting to the Emergency Department
Background: Predictive analytics using continuously measured vital signs from bedside monitors has improved outcomes in critically ill children. We investigated whether continuous pulse oximetry data collected during emergency department...
03
DOI 10.1097/pec.0000000000003742
Open DOI
Human Factors-Driven Optimization of Pediatric Resuscitation Workflow Using Integrated Color-Coded Systems
Aim: This study evaluated whether a human factors-driven, integrated, color-coded resuscitation system that combines equipment standardization and prefilled-medication cognitive aids improves workflow efficiency and accuracy compared wit...
04
DOI 10.1097/pec.0000000000003736
Open DOI
Trends and Disparities in Pediatric Ophthalmologic Emergency Department Visits in New Jersey, 2020-2024: A 5-Year Population-Based Analysis
Background: This study evaluated the volume, trends, and demographic disparities in pediatric ophthalmologic emergency department (ED) visits in New Jersey (NJ) from 2020 to 2024. Methods: This retrospective cross-sectional study used ag...
05
DOI 10.1097/pec.0000000000003738
Open DOI
Using a Single Dose of Dexamethasone at 0.6 Versus 0.15 mg/kg of Body Weight for the Treatment of Croup
Objective: To compare the effectiveness and adverse events associated with treating children with croup with dexamethasone at 0.15 versus 0.6 mg/kg body weight. Methods: This retrospective cohort study included children (younger than 18 ...
06
DOI 10.1097/pec.0000000000003740
Open DOI
Essentials of Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellowship
Ten years ago, a comprehensive series of articles was published in Pediatric Emergency Care detailing the state of pediatric emergency medicine (PEM) fellowship education. We intend to provide an update to the clinical elements of fellow...
07
DOI 10.1097/pec.0000000000003723
Open DOI
Evaluating Creative Cognition as a Risk and Resilience Factor for Burnout in Pediatric Emergency Medicine
Objectives: Burnout is common among pediatric emergency medicine (PEM) physicians, but the relationship between creative problem-solving (CPS) preferences and burnout is not well understood. This study examined associations between CPS m...
08
DOI 10.1097/pec.0000000000003727
Open DOI
Pediatric Disaster Preparedness at Rural and Critical Access Hospitals
Objectives: Over 80% of pediatric emergency department (ED) visits in the United States occur outside of children’s hospitals. Although previous studies have described gaps in pediatric readiness, few studies have focused on pediatric di...
09
DOI 10.1097/pec.0000000000003713
Open DOI
Does End-of-Therapy–Anchored Follow-Up Bias Comparisons of Antibiotic Duration in Acute Otitis Media?
10
DOI 10.1097/pec.0000000000003728
Open DOI
Anaphylaxis in Infants and Toddlers Presenting to a Pediatric Emergency Department
Objective: To characterize the clinical presentation and management of anaphylaxis in infants and toddlers. Methods: We conducted a retrospective cohort study of patients aged 0 to 24 months presenting to a pediatric emergency department...
Bibliographical & Catalog Notes
Title from cover.
Place of publication varies.
Also issued online.
Vol. 11, no. 1 (FEB 1995)19950520 Notice not published Printed on acid-free paper