Understanding the pediatric patient

Our co-hosts discuss the complexities of handling pediatric patients, including best practices and building confidence in the ability to treat children

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In this episode, co-hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson discuss EMS1 columnist Kevin Grange's recent article, "Pediatric patient ABCs: 7 tips for EMTs and paramedics." Our co-hosts talk about building confidence, how best to use the Pediatric Assessment Triangle (PAT) and knowing the five different age ranges of growth development.

Pediatric calls are one of the top challenges for EMS providers, secondary to minimal training and call volume.

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The pediatric general assessment triangle

Go back to the basics with a thorough understanding of pediatric appearance, breathing and circulation warning signs, and the cardinal rule of pediatric assessment

This article was originally posted May 9, 2019. It has been updated.

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Inside EMS is a weekly podcast delivering industry news and hot topics to EMS personnel. Every Friday, hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson, discuss EMS life through good-natured banter and expert perspectives. Cebollero, now an executive leadership coach, is a former EMS chief, while Louisiana-based Grayson is a critical care paramedic and respected EMS educator. Their vehicle for delivering the news and know how is that of two medics sitting on the truck between calls. Their mission is to make all listeners, EMS insiders.

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