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.
Steve Whitehead shares how to avoid legal action, negligence or malpractice with the golden rule
For new EMTs and paramedics there is nothing more important than improving your patient assessment skills; learn and follow these field proven tips
Remain consistent once you’ve established the patient’s weight, ensure you know what’s in your containers and practice dosing calculations to prevent medication administration errors
Beech Grove EMS was responding to the fatal Greenwood Park Mall shooting and not available, so Indianapolis EMS responded to the Beech Grove park shooting
A second off-duty firefighter also responded; other family members escaped the blaze and were transported by Boston EMS
Drs. Dorsett, Jarvis and Escajeda join the Pediatric EMS Podcast crossover episode to discuss pain management
Justin Morrow, who was one day from returning to work full-time following an injury, rushed to help a man and two children after a rollover crash
NYPD and FDNY divers pulled a boy and woman from the murky water and medics rendered aid, but the two patients died
Beaufort County EMS Paramedic Sara Cathey and 2-year-old Natalyn Mann are recuperating after a long but successful procedure
The key is to remember that kids get sick differently than adults and that physical findings may be more subtle
The agency’s “Operation Engage” program, which was kickstarted last year, looks to educate the community on overdose symptoms and how to respond
Mo. firefighter Todd Covington described the derailment and aftermath, saying, the scouts “probably saved 20 or 30 people’s lives”
Preparing for the most stressful call you can receive: pediatric cardiorespiratory arrest
Sara Cathey said her colleagues at Beaufort County EMS, the fire department and the emergency department supported her
Those in the trailer were part of a presumed migrant smuggling attempt into the United States
Paramedics treated the child on scene and transported him to Falmouth Hospital
James Lavelle Walley apologized Monday after pleading guilty to three counts of sexual battery and two counts of touching a child for lustful purposes
Pool lifeguards started CPR, Endwell firefighters used an AED, Union Volunteer Emergency Squad medics used a Lucas Device and transported the child
This week’s photo shows Advocate Children’s Hospital’s brand-new ambulance
Infectious disease experts say they are tracking cases and may reactivate an antibody treatment protocol
The CDC will issue its recommendation on vaccine administration after an upcoming vote
Drs. Watkins, Glomb and Fallat share lessons learned from EMSC Day webinar
I encourage EMS leaders to start local Be SMART Public Safety Task Forces to educate families about safe gun storage
Experts say that when overdoses happen, adults can monitor some kids at home, but those with slowed breathing or other symptoms should be taken to a hospital
“You have to go in immediately. The kids were calling 911 for help,” said former Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo
Amerie Jo Garza, 10, “was a hero trying to call 911, to save her and her friends,” her grandmother said
Sabria Phillips claims that Richland County Emergency Medical Service, dispatchers and the sheriff’s department were ill-equipped to respond
Public safety leaders: invite and encourage your personnel to get support from mental health clinicians, peer-support teams and other resources as they have a need
Police and others responding to the attack broke windows to help students and teachers escape, said Lt. Christopher Olivarez of the Texas Department of Public Safety
The teenager was found 100 feet above Raven Cliff Falls, resulting in “dangerous terrain and extreme technicality,” according to White County Fire Services
Cody Agnell got help for his mother on two occasions
The legislation was created in response to a firefighter breaking the rules after waiting for an ambulance then transporting a child with burns in a fire truck
The CDC will decide whether to formally recommend the booster for this age group
