Pediatric Care
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As the numbers of pediatric patients with diagnosed mental health conditions climb, EMS providers will be increasingly asked to treat these kids
Billings, Mont., Firefighter Ryan Benton says he’s one of many on his crew who would have done the same
One student was ejected from the bus and seriously injured
EMS providers were sent to the school after the children got chemicals on them
Tianna Hollinside was taken to the hospital after paramedics performed CPR
The child was airlifted to a hospital; his condition wasn’t immediately known
The bus swerved to avoid an accident on an interstate, drove over a guardrail and down a steep embankment
Students were reportedly coughing in a classroom and complaining of breathing problems
The ambulance features handprints of children who have or are battling cancer
Officials said it was a “very chaotic and emotional scene” as neighbors rushed over to help
Oakley is one of two people in the world to have MED12-associated syndrome; he was recently diagnosed with a brain tumor
The babysitter, who was watching the 6-month-old, called 911 three times and was on hold for about 40 minutes
A study published on pediatric opioid administration before and after a protocol change reveals little change in pain assessment or management
Officers began CPR until paramedics arrived; the incident is still under investigation
Three patrol cars and an ambulance sped to the teen’s home after being alerted
Responders set up triage treatment areas under color-coded sun shades in a vacant lot
Medical professionals and state health officials are working to contain the virus
All five were taken to a hospital for treatment after the crash; charges are pending
A sonogram showed his son was born with holes in the wall separating the right and left sides of the heart and a blocked pulmonary valve
The 3-year-old was in the car with her mother and grandparents, who were treated for minor injuries
Crews revived the boy using a defibrillator, CPR, a breathing tube and medication
Only half of U.S. treatment centers accept teenagers and even fewer offer teen-focused groups or programs
A man who escaped the blaze is in the hospital and is expected to survive
One girl battling cancer flexed her muscles for them through the windows of the oncology unit
The incident wounded a 3-year-old boy, a 5-year-old girl and an adult
The victims were between 5 and 10 years old; authorities are investigating the cause of the crash
The 4-year-old boy would be the seventh child under 5 to die after swallowing opioids in Milwaukee County in the last 19 months
Ann Marie Thomas was arraigned on a willful neglect of duty charge
Five students were transported by air ambulance to hospitals and several more were taken by ambulance
Learn the age-related differences in a pediatric patient’s ECG and the changes to expect on a pediatric 12-lead ECG
Officials said the 8-year-old was taken to a hospital for a mental evaluation
The state Board of Education will develop regulations for training, storage and notifying parents after incidents
