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
Crawfordsville IN’s nationally-recognized MIH program expands the traditional scope of emergency care to encompass mental and physical wellness, education and community resources
From assessing to intervening, this quiz covers vital airway management scenarios to ensure you’re equipped to handle emergencies confidently.
Authorities in Longmeadow say muriatic acid was stolen from a nearby pool building and poured on the slides
First responders were dispatched to a “limited access rescue” on the Bruce Lee Trail in Clayton
2 children were transported to Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children after being rescued
First responders in Sacramento arrived to find a total of 11 patients with serious injuries
Two children were treated for hypothermia after the family’s kayaks capsized in choppy water
Social media video showed EMS crews and police officers treating the wounded on the Hollywood Oceanfront Boardwalk
A 3-year-old has burns over 25% of his body after blast injured another child and killed three people
Join the EMSC Program honoring EMS clinicians during EMS Week
This day’s theme highlights the pediatric clinical care provided by EMS and the need for increased specialized training for our youngest patients
3 children were among the patients treated and transported by Gaston County EMS
The Index tracks data for more than 2,600 EMS agencies across the country
An initial visual assessment can identify threats to you and your patient before you narrow down a differential diagnosis
The deputy began performing CPR before the crew arrived
The mother handed the child to Boca Raton Fire Rescue paramedics, who helped him regain a faint pulse before transporting him
Takeaways from the 90-plus posters on display at this year’s National Association of EMS Physicians annual meeting
The blackout challenge has been linked to the deaths of at least 15 children ages 12 or younger in the past 18 months
Managing unusual abdominal injuries, including intussusception, Hirschsprung disease and appendicitis
The Fresno County Department of Public Health reinstated an “assess-and-refer” policy on Wednesday to ease the burden on hospitals
Kathleen Richardson heard the child’s mother yelling, ran over and performed CPR until EMS providers arrived
“Once I got her flipped over on her back and I started doing the thrusts I started feeling her heart,” said Kansas City Officer Richard DuChaine
Maryland physician describes the current pediatric bed crisis as “far worse than the worst days of the adult critical care bed crunch during COVID”
“Thank your nurses and thank your EMS workers and firefighters because they made all this possible,” said Dr. Chase Jones
Officials declared a mass casualty incident, bringing every ambulance in Allentown and more from surrounding municipalities
A surge of viral infections is increasing pediatric hospitalizations and transports
Check out this incredible footage from video laryngoscopes that captured burned and swollen airways during intubation
EMS clinicians should rely on their assessment and facts when assessing people with a suspected factitious disorder
From equipment hacks to patient care tips and interview coaching for new recruits, these providers are educating others on the popular social media app
Dr. JR Pickett examines the difference between a thoracic aortic dissection and an abdominal aortic aneurysm
A second off-duty firefighter also responded; other family members escaped the blaze and were transported by Boston EMS
Drs. Dorsett, Jarvis and Escajeda join the Pediatric EMS Podcast crossover episode to discuss pain management
