Pediatric Care
Prepare for the unique and often difficult challenges of pediatric patient assessment and treatment with our collection of expert-written columns, original video and news.
Jimmy Kimmel’s story reminds us of the breadth of EMS’ commitment to our patients
The balance between the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system keeps our automated body functions working properly
Because most EMS providers infrequently encounter sick pediatric patients, it is important to regularly refresh knowledge of anatomy, pathophysiology and life-saving treatments
Investigators called the incident at a Logansport home pool a “freak accident”
The John Wesley Foster Act requires schools to have mandated training, AEDs and response plans
Charles County EMS providers who were already at the stadium for the game, along with several volunteer first responders, began caring for patients within minutes
The Alabama Legislature passed a bill last year to authorize the use of the boxes in the state, expanding a law passed in 2000 that allowed the surrender of infants at hospitals
The child dropped a cookie and instead picked up a piece of plastic and went unconscious almost immediately; responding paramedics treated the child with naloxone
The 14-month-old child fell about 10 feet deep into a pipe around 12 inches in diameter; a Moundridge Police officer’s creative approach was instrumental in his rescue
Authorities have arrested a suspect in the stabbing attack in Southport
Houston first responders found the baby inside a bag in the dumpster
With the help of Pulsara, some young patients can be safely taken directly from the scene to behavioral health facilities
Engage your participants in pediatric resuscitation protocols, equipment and patient assessment
Understand how respiratory monitoring devices can be used to guide treatment during and after seizures
Follow these steps to facilitate a successful outcome for dealing with emergencies involving kids
An initial visual assessment can identify threats to you and your patient before you narrow down a differential diagnosis
Go back to the basics with a thorough understanding of pediatric appearance, breathing and circulation warning signs, and the cardinal rule of pediatric assessment
A hot air balloon became unanchored during a fair in Williams and crashed into several vehicles
Three patients were flown to mainland hospitals after the boat they were in crashed into a Florida Keys bridge
Decatur Morgan EMS personnel continued on foot with the 2-year-old patient after their rig broke down a quarter of a mile away from the hospital
Syracuse firefighters said they saw so many people on the scene that it was tough to tell who was a victim
Drowning is the second leading cause of death among children 5 and younger
Download this EMS1 pediatric equipment buying guide to learn key steps for product selection, purchasing and implementation
From where to begin, to last-resort options: Tips and tricks I’ve picked up during hundreds of pediatric IV placements
First responders in Syracuse rescued several members of two families including a child trapped in a car
Reedsburg Ambulance paramedics will be notified when the system is used and will transport the infant to Reedsburg Area Medical Center for evaulation
Sunny Wescott, lead meteorologist for the Department of Homeland Security’s CISA, identifies community risks
Survivors of the Newtown school shooting shared how the tragedy has shaped them and their future
The Maine Department of Health and Human Services has approved the use of the KangooFix and oxytocin