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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.

“I had never seen a baby that small”
All EMS providers can still learn something about patient care and pain management from their mother
Jimmy Kimmel’s story reminds us of the breadth of EMS’ commitment to our patients
The agency distributed more than 200 floatation devices as part of the city’s Safe Swim campaign
Members of the Sutter County Sheriff’s Office, Yuba City Police Department, Yuba City Fire Department, Reach Medical and the dispatcher on duty during Brody’s 911 call gathered together to celebrate his progress
Marin County officials described the approval as a breakthrough after five years of effort
A forensic analyst found more than 5,200 images and nearly 1,600 videos of child sexual abuse on the tablet
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Springfield officers resuscitated and administered oxygen to the 3-month-old who had stopped breathing
The two crewmembers and 12-year-old patient were trapped by fallen powerlines until the power could be shut off
Lafayette and New Albany plan to install the boxes after a newborn was safely surrendered at another Indiana station earlier this month
Co-host Kelly Grayson is joined by guest host Rob Lawrence and Dr. Peter Antevy for discussions on the move back to in-person conferences, the “secret sauce” of online education, and to honor the memory of a professional colleague
Bri’Alle McNeil survived multiple gunshot wounds that damaged her colon, liver, pancreas and arm
A study found that kids between 12 and 15 developed higher levels of antibodies than young adults in earlier studies
NYPD Officer Alyssa Vogel applied a tourniquet and rushed the girl to a nearby FDNY ambulance
Police said children as young as 9 were involved in the fight where people were swinging baseball bats and golf clubs
The EMS Week theme for Wednesday, May 19 is EMS for Children, focusing on pediatrics and engaging with children in the community
A student was taken into custody after the shooting, officials said
At least eight people were injured in the crash that left one vehicle hanging off the side of a bridge
Clarksville Fire Chief Brandon Skaggs praised the parent for leaving the baby in safe hands
The Town of Tonawanda paramedics rescued four family members, including two sleeping children, from potentially deadly CO levels
Doctors said the blow to the boy’s chest disrupted his hearth rhythm, causing a sudden cardiac arrest
These heartwarming reunions with survivors and family members show a ray of hope amidst difficult times
Police said the most serious injuries were to a 16-year-old shot in the stomach and a 14-year-old wounded in the head
Family members say the boy’s twin brother tried to resuscitate him before the ambulance crew arrived
Officials said the incident was the result of “human error” and an issue with the vaccine eligibility process
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