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.
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As the numbers of pediatric patients with diagnosed mental health conditions climb, EMS providers will be increasingly asked to treat these kids
The CDC is expected to make a ruling on the authorization later in the week
The two resources can EMS agencies improve their readiness to care for child patients
“A lot of people have reached out to me, that I don’t even know, and tell me, ‘My kid loved it,’” said New Castle County Corporal Jessica Mahon
Dr. Paul Offit, an infectious-disease expert at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, says the next 4-6 weeks will be tough
“This could easily have led to a fatality as well as a major fire in the house,” said East Haven Fire Chief Matt Marcarelli
The footage shows Cecilia Morales leaping into action to resuscitate the child
Evanston fire crews detected carbon monoxide concentration levels five times greater than the threshold for what’s considered dangerous inside the Mount Pisgah Ministry
The event included firefighters, EMTs, doctors, teachers and police officers plus a party at Newark city hall and food distribution
Medical examiners in Houston had to wait weeks following the Nov. 5 concert by rapper Travis Scott for additional test results before making final determinations
Lifeguard Ambulance hosted a “Jeeps for Kids” toy drive to benefit pediatric patients at the local children’s hospital
Two rescue helicopters and multiple ambulances responded after a gust of wind lifted the children up and caused them to fall 32 feet
“I was like, ‘Don’t worry, I’ve done this before,’” said Nicole Segalini, a high school senior then. “I just didn’t clarify that I had done it with a plastic baby.”
Billings, Mont., Firefighter Ryan Benton says he’s one of many on his crew who would have done the same
Clinicians have released a review of the first statewide critical care coordination center
Virtual reality technology allows the learner to mimic and engage in real-life situations, activating the same neural pathways for better retention
The facility will be used for training exercises and to house a public safety program designed to get area kids interested in becoming first responders
This year’s topics include video-based dispatch systems, COVID-19 infection risk to rescuers, an extensive review of neonatal cord management and more
Pediatric infectious disease specialist Priya Soni, MD, answers questions about RSV symptoms, treatment and COVID-19 co-infection
“Gus is home, smiling, and doing great,” the transportation secretary and his husband announced on Twitter
A viral video has over 49,000 comments and gets users talking about when not to call for an ambulance
CDC advisers will make more detailed recommendations Tuesday, and a final decision by the agency’s director is expected soon after that
The vaccine maker said that like adults, the vaccinated youngsters had temporary side effects including fatigue, headache, fever and injection site pain
FDA approval of the vaccine for kids ages 5-11 is expected in early November, with shots expected to be available within days following the decision
Four-month-old Israel Barrera suffered life-threatening injuries after the Nissan Altima he was riding in collided with an ambulance
Antevy, Piehl and Spiro evaluate differential diagnoses and key interventions for a provider-captured video
American Ambulance Paramedic Mindy Fisher shares tips for these high-stress cases and a delivery story from the field
An independent expert panel will publicly debate the evidence on October 26 for Pfizer and BioNTech’s Emergency Use Authorization application
Two children from Alaska were injured while setting fire to a mirror with rubbing alcohol
Vodcast: Drs. Peter Antevy, Mark Piehl and David Spiro discuss multi-system inflammatory syndrome in children and the newest PALS guidelines