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.
Remain consistent once you鈥檝e established the patient鈥檚 weight, ensure you know what鈥檚 in your containers and practice dosing calculations to prevent medication administration errors
For your reference: A pediatric vitals chart broken down by age range
First responders in Syracuse rescued several members of two families including a child trapped in a car
Reedsburg Ambulance paramedics will be notified when the system is used and will transport the infant to Reedsburg Area Medical Center for evaulation
Sunny Wescott, lead meteorologist for the Department of Homeland Security鈥檚 CISA, identifies community risks
Survivors of the Newtown school shooting shared how the tragedy has shaped them and their future
The Maine Department of Health and Human Services has approved the use of the KangooFix and oxytocin
Steve Whitehead gives you permission to break things in this episode of One for the Road
Drowning is the number one cause of death in children 1-4 years old
If children aren鈥檛 properly restrained in the back of your ambulance, it puts everyone at risk
Rochester fire officials said a propane heater caught fire before the blast
EMS personnel administered CPR and hydroxocobalamin after the firefighter was pulled from the burning house
This day鈥檚 theme highlights the pediatric clinical care provided by EMS and the need for increased specialized training for our youngest patients
The APGAR score is a widely used, standard method to assess a newborn infant
Inspiring ways to recognize providers鈥� contributions, educate the community and recruit the next generation
Tuesday鈥檚 theme aims to foster a culture of safety, collaboration and preparedness within the EMS industry and in local communities
This year marks the 50th recognition of EMS Week, established in 1974 by President Gerald Ford
Former state trooper helps MHS students become comfortable with law enforcement
A two-year-old boy died after a gust of wind sent the bounce house airborne
The EMS crew was about to administer epinephrine, 鈥渙nly they hadn鈥檛 noticed what I had; the patient鈥檚 heart rate was 268鈥�
Two children were killed when a suspected drunk driver crashed into the Berlin Township building where the party was hosted
Emergency Medical Service for Children Program offers agencies to conduct an in-depth assessment of their pediatric readiness
Fire, EMS crews in Whitman faced an unusual rescue
Consider adding these often-encountered patients to your EMT or paramedic class鈥檚 patient assessment drills or high-fidelity patient simulations
Vancouver firefighters used wooden blocks to support the bus as they lifted it off the boy using hydraulic struts
Next time you select a book for your child, consider these EMS-themed reads
Spokane high school teammates Brody Graham and Grant Lichfield sprung into action when their coach suffered a cardiac arrest
Dayton Children鈥檚 Hospital鈥檚 state-of-the-art center includes an ambulance simulator
Crawfordsville IN鈥檚 nationally-recognized MIH program expands the traditional scope of emergency care to encompass mental and physical wellness, education and community resources
An infant is in critical condition after the crash near Muni鈥檚 West Portal Station
From assessing to intervening, this quiz covers vital airway management scenarios to ensure you鈥檙e equipped to handle emergencies confidently.
Chicago Medical School organization hosts live tissue high-risk, low-frequency airway procedures clinic for paramedics
