/pediatric-care Pediatric Care en-US Wed, 15 May 2024 15:24:29 GMT /ems-week/articles/celebrating-ems-week-2023-day-4-ems-for-children-day-XAMTCYkkFYJlAeMh/ This day's theme highlights the pediatric clinical care provided by EMS and the need for increased specialized training for our youngest patients Wed, 15 May 2024 15:24:29 GMT /ems-week/articles/celebrating-ems-week-2023-day-4-ems-for-children-day-XAMTCYkkFYJlAeMh/ /pediatric-care/articles/apgar-scoring-for-newborn-delivery-bgnlPsma3PW7o370/ The APGAR score is a widely used, standard method to assess a newborn infant Mon, 13 May 2024 21:47:49 GMT /pediatric-care/articles/apgar-scoring-for-newborn-delivery-bgnlPsma3PW7o370/ /ems-week/articles/30-ways-to-celebrate-ems-week-PWdrYyiokXCU6flM/ Inspiring ways to recognize providers’ contributions, educate the community and recruit the next generation Mon, 13 May 2024 17:46:45 GMT /ems-week/articles/30-ways-to-celebrate-ems-week-PWdrYyiokXCU6flM/ /fire-ems/5-injured-in-propane-tank-explosion-in-mich-county Rochester fire officials said a propane heater caught fire before the blast Tue, 21 May 2024 19:34:07 GMT /fire-ems/5-injured-in-propane-tank-explosion-in-mich-county /fdny/fdny-ems-saves-bronx-firefighter-after-house-fire EMS personnel administered CPR and hydroxocobalamin after the firefighter was pulled from the burning house Mon, 20 May 2024 12:55:32 GMT /fdny/fdny-ems-saves-bronx-firefighter-after-house-fire /ems-week/articles/celebrating-ems-week-2023-day-4-ems-for-children-day-XAMTCYkkFYJlAeMh/ This day's theme highlights the pediatric clinical care provided by EMS and the need for increased specialized training for our youngest patients Wed, 15 May 2024 15:24:29 GMT /ems-week/articles/celebrating-ems-week-2023-day-4-ems-for-children-day-XAMTCYkkFYJlAeMh/ /pediatric-care/articles/apgar-scoring-for-newborn-delivery-bgnlPsma3PW7o370/ The APGAR score is a widely used, standard method to assess a newborn infant Mon, 13 May 2024 21:47:49 GMT /pediatric-care/articles/apgar-scoring-for-newborn-delivery-bgnlPsma3PW7o370/ /ems-week/articles/30-ways-to-celebrate-ems-week-PWdrYyiokXCU6flM/ Inspiring ways to recognize providers’ contributions, educate the community and recruit the next generation Mon, 13 May 2024 17:46:45 GMT /ems-week/articles/30-ways-to-celebrate-ems-week-PWdrYyiokXCU6flM/ /ems-week/celebrating-ems-week-2024-day-3-ems-safety Tuesday’s theme aims to foster a culture of safety, collaboration and preparedness within the EMS industry and in local communities Fri, 10 May 2024 21:35:59 GMT /ems-week/celebrating-ems-week-2024-day-3-ems-safety /ems-week/ems-week-2024-3-ways-to-celebrate This year marks the 50th recognition of EMS Week, established in 1974 by President Gerald Ford Fri, 10 May 2024 19:22:56 GMT /ems-week/ems-week-2024-3-ways-to-celebrate /ems-products/ambulance-disposable-supplies/articles/5-ways-to-eliminate-dosing-errors-JRd3E3nZqdQPrf45/ Remain consistent once you’ve established the patient’s weight, ensure you know what’s in your containers and practice dosing calculations to prevent medication administration errors Tue, 07 May 2024 21:25:57 GMT /ems-products/ambulance-disposable-supplies/articles/5-ways-to-eliminate-dosing-errors-JRd3E3nZqdQPrf45/ /ems-products/child-safety-education/milton-hershey-school-officer-values-relationships-with-students Former state trooper helps MHS students become comfortable with law enforcement Thu, 02 May 2024 14:12:28 GMT /ems-products/child-safety-education/milton-hershey-school-officer-values-relationships-with-students /ems-products/ambulance-disposable-supplies/articles/10-tips-for-learning-pharmacology-REx19XBHtQeBIYkn/ We asked readers for advice on learning and studying pharmacology and received dozens of fantastic responses Wed, 01 May 2024 20:16:32 GMT /ems-products/ambulance-disposable-supplies/articles/10-tips-for-learning-pharmacology-REx19XBHtQeBIYkn/ /fatal-incidents/son-of-phoenix-firefighter-killed-in-bounce-house-incident A two-year-old boy died after a gust of wind sent the bounce house airborne Tue, 30 Apr 2024 15:41:24 GMT /fatal-incidents/son-of-phoenix-firefighter-killed-in-bounce-house-incident /patient-assessment/stopping-the-bias-snowball-before-it-kills-your-patient The EMS crew was about to administer epinephrine, “only they hadn’t noticed what I had; the patient’s heart rate was 268” Tue, 30 Apr 2024 14:47:13 GMT /patient-assessment/stopping-the-bias-snowball-before-it-kills-your-patient /capnography/articles/3-things-paramedics-need-to-know-about-seizures-and-respiratory-compromise-IOB8wAo7ocU1kWVS/ Understand how respiratory monitoring devices can be used to guide treatment during and after seizures Tue, 23 Apr 2024 18:28:24 GMT /capnography/articles/3-things-paramedics-need-to-know-about-seizures-and-respiratory-compromise-IOB8wAo7ocU1kWVS/ /fatal-incidents/2-dead-several-injured-when-vehicle-crashes-into-mich-birthday-party Two children were killed when a suspected drunk driver crashed into the Berlin Township building where the party was hosted Mon, 22 Apr 2024 12:13:30 GMT /fatal-incidents/2-dead-several-injured-when-vehicle-crashes-into-mich-birthday-party /pediatric-care/prehospital-readiness-project-allows-fire-ems-agencies-to-evaluate-their-pediatric-care Emergency Medical Service for Children Program offers agencies to conduct an in-depth assessment of their pediatric readiness Fri, 19 Apr 2024 17:04:35 GMT /pediatric-care/prehospital-readiness-project-allows-fire-ems-agencies-to-evaluate-their-pediatric-care /rescue/mass-first-responders-rescue-10-year-old-boy-stuck-in-chimney Fire, EMS crews in Whitman faced an unusual rescue Fri, 12 Apr 2024 09:01:03 GMT /rescue/mass-first-responders-rescue-10-year-old-boy-stuck-in-chimney /ems-products/medical-equipment/airway-management/articles/4-patient-assessment-scenarios-that-are-actually-useful-for-ems-students-ywY5dBJhON1Kziqq/ Consider adding these often-encountered patients to your EMT or paramedic class's patient assessment drills or high-fidelity patient simulations Sat, 06 Apr 2024 12:38:24 GMT /ems-products/medical-equipment/airway-management/articles/4-patient-assessment-scenarios-that-are-actually-useful-for-ems-students-ywY5dBJhON1Kziqq/ /rescue/wash-firefighters-rescue-boy-on-bike-pinned-under-school-bus Vancouver firefighters used wooden blocks to support the bus as they lifted it off the boy using hydraulic struts Wed, 27 Mar 2024 12:48:21 GMT /rescue/wash-firefighters-rescue-boy-on-bike-pinned-under-school-bus /books/articles/8-ems-themed-childrens-books-mCOV3b1NZ0WNGYXE/ Next time you select a book for your child, consider these EMS-themed reads Tue, 26 Mar 2024 18:17:14 GMT /books/articles/8-ems-themed-childrens-books-mCOV3b1NZ0WNGYXE/ /cardiac-arrest/i-did-what-i-knew-to-do-teens-perform-cpr-after-wash-coach-collapses-at-practice Spokane high school teammates Brody Graham and Grant Lichfield sprung into action when their coach suffered a cardiac arrest Mon, 25 Mar 2024 16:48:02 GMT /cardiac-arrest/i-did-what-i-knew-to-do-teens-perform-cpr-after-wash-coach-collapses-at-practice /hospital/ohio-pediatric-hospital-unveils-simulation-center Dayton Children's Hospital's state-of-the-art center includes an ambulance simulator Fri, 22 Mar 2024 14:08:12 GMT /hospital/ohio-pediatric-hospital-unveils-simulation-center /pioneers-in-practice-case-studies-in-telehealth-and-community-paramedicine/serving-the-vulnerable-with-proactive-rather-than-reactive-care Crawfordsville IN’s nationally-recognized MIH program expands the traditional scope of emergency care to encompass mental and physical wellness, education and community resources Wed, 20 Mar 2024 20:04:51 GMT /pioneers-in-practice-case-studies-in-telehealth-and-community-paramedicine/serving-the-vulnerable-with-proactive-rather-than-reactive-care /fatal-incidents/3-dead-after-suv-crashes-into-san-francisco-bus-shelter An infant is in critical condition after the crash near Muni's West Portal Station Mon, 18 Mar 2024 12:52:13 GMT /fatal-incidents/3-dead-after-suv-crashes-into-san-francisco-bus-shelter /ems-products/Capnography/airway-management-decisions-an-interactive-quiz-for-emts From assessing to intervening, this quiz covers vital airway management scenarios to ensure you're equipped to handle emergencies confidently. Tue, 12 Mar 2024 04:51:00 GMT /ems-products/Capnography/airway-management-decisions-an-interactive-quiz-for-emts /education-and-training/an-inside-look-at-high-performance-hands-on-training Chicago Medical School organization hosts live tissue high-risk, low-frequency airway procedures clinic for paramedics Mon, 11 Mar 2024 15:25:57 GMT /education-and-training/an-inside-look-at-high-performance-hands-on-training /pediatric-care/ohio-fd-receives-states-first-pediatric-save-award Middletown Division of Fire perosnnel and Atrium Medical Center staff were recognized for providing critical care to twins born prematurely Sat, 09 Mar 2024 17:00:00 GMT /pediatric-care/ohio-fd-receives-states-first-pediatric-save-award /capnography/articles/3-things-paramedics-need-to-know-about-seizures-and-respiratory-compromise-IOB8wAo7ocU1kWVS/ Understand how respiratory monitoring devices can be used to guide treatment during and after seizures Tue, 23 Apr 2024 18:28:24 GMT /capnography/articles/3-things-paramedics-need-to-know-about-seizures-and-respiratory-compromise-IOB8wAo7ocU1kWVS/ /ems-week/articles/30-ways-to-celebrate-ems-week-PWdrYyiokXCU6flM/ Inspiring ways to recognize providers’ contributions, educate the community and recruit the next generation Mon, 13 May 2024 17:46:45 GMT /ems-week/articles/30-ways-to-celebrate-ems-week-PWdrYyiokXCU6flM/ /ems-products/neonatal-pediatric/articles/4-steps-to-owning-the-infant-iv-YUi0wm598YlO4wvV/ From where to begin, to last-resort options: Tips and tricks I’ve picked up during hundreds of pediatric IV placements Tue, 25 Jan 2022 15:04:47 GMT /ems-products/neonatal-pediatric/articles/4-steps-to-owning-the-infant-iv-YUi0wm598YlO4wvV/ /ems-week/articles/celebrating-ems-week-2023-day-4-ems-for-children-day-XAMTCYkkFYJlAeMh/ This day's theme highlights the pediatric clinical care provided by EMS and the need for increased specialized training for our youngest patients Wed, 15 May 2024 15:24:29 GMT /ems-week/articles/celebrating-ems-week-2023-day-4-ems-for-children-day-XAMTCYkkFYJlAeMh/ /ems-products/ambulance-disposable-supplies/articles/10-tips-for-learning-pharmacology-REx19XBHtQeBIYkn/ We asked readers for advice on learning and studying pharmacology and received dozens of fantastic responses Wed, 01 May 2024 20:16:32 GMT /ems-products/ambulance-disposable-supplies/articles/10-tips-for-learning-pharmacology-REx19XBHtQeBIYkn/