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.
Sunny Wescott, lead meteorologist for the Department of Homeland Security’s CISA, identifies community risks
Steve Whitehead gives you permission to break things in this episode of One for the Road
If children aren’t properly restrained in the back of your ambulance, it puts everyone at risk
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
The Escambia County EMTs responding to a call about heat stress recognized the patient from a missing persons notice
Albany County Sheriff’s Office EMT Jack Houck was on standby when he noticed the home on fire
Two children and 17 adults attending a birthday party sought shelter in the garage during a storm
According to Kentucky Children’s Hospital, the ambulance is the first of its kind in the state
Honolulu EMS Paramedic Shara Molina surprised her son Aiden, 7, after choosing to separate from her family to protect them from potential COVID-19 exposure
Deputies say Nicolas Graham, 16, escaped the rig after a struggle with crewmembers
EMS providers have a key role in initial emergency care for pediatric patients with sepsis
A woman was killed and two EMS providers, another driver and a 10-month-old infant were injured in the crash over the weekend
Drew and Heather Paglia launched a fundraising organization to provide meals and PPE to front-line workers in the COVID-19 pandemic
Responses to the survey will inform future pediatric disaster education curriculum
The Riley Boatwright Act is named after a middle school football player who died from injuries during a game last year
The SAM IO Intraosseous Access System was created to deliver emergency drugs or fluids when intravenous access proves difficult as a result of patient anatomy and physiology
The toy company also announced it will be donating dolls to the children of first responders, in addition to donating proceeds
Scenario: EMS work through resuscitation and management strategies when they respond to a call for pediatric drowning and find the child in cardiac arrest
Paramedic Leilani Lemonier returned home after working 12-hour shifts for 42 days in Nassau County and surprised her three children in a tearful reunion
Firefighter-paramedics rapidly implement new ideas to curb infection
“You put out fires, treat the injured, and catch crooks,” the 9-year-old said in his handwritten note
Proceeds from the “Play It Forward” toy collection will go toward the First Responders First initiative
Share these COVID-19 myth busters with your communities and encourage them to seek direction from their healthcare providers
A Georgia woman who gave birth in the middle of a car crash was unable to find her newborn in the immediate aftermath
Many Ys are offering reduced prices for their child care based on financial need
The lost 3-year-old was reunited with her parents after being located and rescued by Firefighter-Paramedic Nik Ronesi and Flight Nurse/EMT Jamie Graff
Government and private groups are stepping up with resources and assistance in response to the COVID-19 pandemic
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