We have a firearm public health crisis in the United States, with firearm injuries being the leading cause of death in children. The state of pediatric firearm violence will be summarized through a synopsis of an expert panel of pediatric-focused advanced practice registered nurses. A review of related statistics, policy initiatives, programs, screening tools, and resources to support providers to intervene with patients, parents, and caregivers is summarized. Strategies to identify and intervene with all youth and families are described. All pediatric providers must take action against pediatric firearm violence and work to develop care strategies and health policy changes to combat this growing epidemic.

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美国的儿童枪支暴力

美国面临枪支公共卫生危机，枪支伤害是儿童死亡的主要原因。由以儿科为重点的高级执业注册护士组成的专家小组将总结儿科枪支暴力的状况。总结了相关统计数据、政策举措、计划、筛查工具和资源的回顾，以支持提供者对患者、家长和护理人员进行干预。描述了识别和干预所有青少年和家庭的策略。所有儿科服务提供者都必须采取行动打击儿科枪支暴力，并努力制定护理策略和卫生政策变化，以应对这一日益严重的流行病。