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.
Consider adding these often-encountered patients to your EMT or paramedic class’s patient assessment drills or high-fidelity patient simulations
Books
Next time you select a book for your child, consider these EMS-themed reads
Crawfordsville IN’s nationally-recognized MIH program expands the traditional scope of emergency care to encompass mental and physical wellness, education and community resources
Greenwich Emergency Medical Service (GEMS) in Connecticut brought tricks and treats to kids in their community who may not be able to go door-to-door this year
The box’s sensor sets off an alarm in the station prompting personnel to immediately evaluate and render care to the infant
The Effingham County 911 Board held a meeting this week where they recognized Lucas Grupe for doing the right thing in an emergency, and also discussed training for newly hired dispatchers
The HRSA Strategic Plan outlines four mission-critical goals, including improve access to quality health services and achieve health equity
EMT Taft Foley III is the co-founder of Texas Mobile Medical Labs, which performs both 24-48 hour PCR tests and 15 minute rapid antigen tests
A rookie 911 operator guided the mother after the birth of the first twin during a storm; the ambulance continued to the hospital after it was rear-ended
Puppy Creek Fire Department used life-saving measures to restore breathing to the boy, who also suffered a heart attack en route to the hospital
A detailed patient history and physical examination inform this diagnosis of exclusion after a brief resolved unexplained event (BRUE)
Panelists shared their expertise in working with exceptional patients and discussed strategies and procedures that aid in creating a successful interaction for all involved
Marley Madureira had earned her first aid training badge after her troop met with paramedics and a nurse
Lucas Hartzog, 16, who aspires to become an EMS provider, uses a retired ambulance he restored as a teaching tool for his high school classmates
Adams County Fire Rescue Paramedic Cody Grove witnessed North Suburban Medical Center X-ray Technician Kasey Wichael dislodge an object the child was choking on
An AEMT recounts his first pediatric code, which occurred outside his home while off-duty
Know the difference between septic shock and cardiogenic shock and how to treat both in the field
Looking to build confidence and skills in treating pediatric cardiac arrest patients? We’ve got you covered.
The Audubon Riverside Neighborhood Association has hired a lawyer after a children’s hospital’s helipad was moved during renovations
School officials will allow off-duty paramedics to fill in for school nurses who are quarantining due to COVID-19
Monroe Community Ambulance paramedics presented Wyatt Musulin with a “Live Saving Award” for taking the proper steps to aid his injured mother
Formalized neonatal training, repetition and equipment can account for the low frequency but high stakes of these resuscitation scenarios
Ask the right questions, watch for symptoms that could point to bronchiolitis over pediatric asthma and treat accordingly
EMT Melissa Yorlets Negley’s daughter Haley has requested birthday cards as she continues to recover from the February accident
Maverick Cochran gave first responders the necessary information and even helped them care for his younger siblings
Kasey Brislane, 13, says her heightened sense of hearing enabled her to notice her neighbor’s cries for help
Scott DeBoer was honored with the national award for his work teaching first responders how to best provide emergency care to kids
A baby was among those injured in the two-vehicle crash, officials said
First responders rescued a 2-year-old child who remains on life support; a 15-year-old died
MedExpress and Air Evac Lifeteam Paramedic Lane Abshire was recognized by the Louisiana Ambulance Alliance for his part in reviving the 18-day-old
Consider your options and plan ahead so that you’re prepared when you need to transport a child
Share these fireworks injury prevention tips with your community to promote safe celebration
NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital EMT Pat McNulty surprised his children after staying separated to protect them from COVID-19 exposure
MOST POPULAR
- Emergency Medical Services for Children Program releases pediatric checklist and toolkit
- Ala. fire dept. equips schools with bleeding control kits
- 4 Md. middle school students transported after ingesting drug-laced candy
- The No. 1 rule of the pediatric exam
- 3 kids shot; man fires gun at Ohio fire station near incident scene