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.
If children aren’t properly restrained in the back of your ambulance, it puts everyone at risk
This day’s theme highlights the pediatric clinical care provided by EMS and the need for increased specialized training for our youngest patients
The APGAR score is a widely used, standard method to assess a newborn infant
Acadian Paramedic Heather Waites and EMT Ryan Wilkenfeld were recently awarded for their actions after witnessing the crash
Ashely Roa, 15, and Stephanie Roa, 17, were presented Certificates of Heroism, the highest recognition for civilians presented by the Orange County Fire Authority
Pediatric emergency technology company Handtevy partnered with the state to roll out its resuscitation system and education courses
The Acadian Ambulance crew was transporting a patient when the vehicle rolled over into icy water in front of them
A 6-year-old girl and 16-year-old boy were among the wounded
The Kiwanis Club of Concord has supported the New Hampshire Technical Institute’s public safety programs for more than 30 years
Family members of the boy warned about the social media challenge that dares participants to choke themselves unconscious
The bill, which would also allow parents to call 911 to surrender a child, is headed to Gov. Eric Holcomb’s desk
Army Paramedic Falaq Gaither’s wife Pamela was in labor when the crash brought traffic to a standstill
Oklahoma City Fire Department officials have been criticized for their handling of the incident
Funding will be awarded based on certain criteria, including financial need and academic merit
Drs. Dickson and Patrick review the pediatric general assessment triangle
Paramedic Marian Anson and EMT Michelle Guidotti were VIP guests at Baby Oliver’s adoption party
Mecklenburg EMS Agency (MEDIC) in North Carolina spotlighted Hannah, 8, who wants to be an EMT just like her mom
Jakob Hindman reunited with the dispatcher who answered his call and the responding paramedic, and was awarded a medal, a plaque and a superhero cape decorated with station patches
The proposals aim to increase access in areas without hospitals or full-time fire departments
A young “future firefighter” lent a hand keeping an El Segundo (Calif.) ambulance ready to respond
Fellow first responders set up a fundraiser for Enderlin and First Medic Ambulance EMR Shelby Jankowski’s son Royce
Boston EMS union President Michael MacNeil said it was fortunate the EMTs were nearby to be flagged down quickly by the bystander
The new M Health Fairview Chief’s Award was created in response to the exceptional actions of the crew
The woman’s 8-year-old son called 911 and provided a full address within 71 seconds, according to the suit
Eddie Kemp, a captain with Bay County EMS, was one of 38 people arrested as part of “Operation Watchdog”
Kim Deaton, a custodian at Amanda Elementary and a past Gratis Village EMT, performed the Heimlich maneuver on the choking fifth-grader
Fire/EMS and law enforcement personnel worked together to bring the organs and doctors to Cincinnati Children’s Hospital amid gridlocked traffic
St. Paul police said the Allina Health ambulance was carrying a patient at the time of the crash
Officials said the ambulance was carrying a patient when the collision occurred
On this episode, our co-hosts weigh in on a hotly debated topic within the first responder community regarding a pediatric transport in a fire engine
Cranford First Aid Squad Volunteer Kelsey Quinones had struggled to find somewhere where she could receive the Pfizer vaccine, the only one approved for those under 18
First responders need to train for prolonged patient care for the calls when ambulances are delayed or unavailable
Success rates of proximal tibia IO placement in pediatric patients as determined by post-mortem CT
