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.
With the help of Pulsara, some young patients can be safely taken directly from the scene to behavioral health facilities
Engage your participants in pediatric resuscitation protocols, equipment and patient assessment
Understand how respiratory monitoring devices can be used to guide treatment during and after seizures
From equipment hacks to patient care tips and interview coaching for new recruits, these providers are educating others on the popular social media app
The South Dakota firefighter began performing CPR while his 16-year-old daughter called 911
Orange County Battalion Chief Michael Morganstern said crewmembers gave the girl pain medication while disassembling the mechanism
Dr. JR Pickett examines the difference between a thoracic aortic dissection and an abdominal aortic aneurysm
Sevyn Schatzman-Chase was two days old when she stopped breathing; her mother dialed 911 and her father started chest compressions
Polk County Fire Rescue Engineer/EMT Chris Varner鈥檚 daughter Paisley called 911, then her dad, to ask how to help the unconscious adult before EMS arrived
鈥淲e are heartbroken for our brother firefighter and friend Captain Josh Ingram and his entire family for the loss of their son,鈥� Polk County Fire Rescue said
Before Lafayette firefighters and EMS crews arrived, Nick Bostic saw the flames while driving, stopped and ran inside
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Beech Grove EMS was responding to the fatal Greenwood Park Mall shooting and not available, so Indianapolis EMS responded to the Beech Grove park shooting
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
Justin Morrow, who was one day from returning to work full-time following an injury, rushed to help a man and two children after a rollover crash
NYPD and FDNY divers pulled a boy and woman from the murky water and medics rendered aid, but the two patients died
Beaufort County EMS Paramedic Sara Cathey and 2-year-old Natalyn Mann are recuperating after a long but successful procedure
The key is to remember that kids get sick differently than adults and that physical findings may be more subtle
The agency鈥檚 鈥淥peration Engage鈥� program, which was kickstarted last year, looks to educate the community on overdose symptoms and how to respond
Mo. firefighter Todd Covington described the derailment and aftermath, saying, the scouts 鈥減robably saved 20 or 30 people鈥檚 lives鈥�
Preparing for the most stressful call you can receive: pediatric cardiorespiratory arrest
Sara Cathey said her colleagues at Beaufort County EMS, the fire department and the emergency department supported her
Those in the trailer were part of a presumed migrant smuggling attempt into the United States
Paramedics treated the child on scene and transported him to Falmouth Hospital
James Lavelle Walley apologized Monday after pleading guilty to three counts of sexual battery and two counts of touching a child for lustful purposes
Pool lifeguards started CPR, Endwell firefighters used an AED, Union Volunteer Emergency Squad medics used a Lucas Device and transported the child
This week鈥檚 photo shows Advocate Children鈥檚 Hospital鈥檚 brand-new ambulance
Infectious disease experts say they are tracking cases and may reactivate an antibody treatment protocol
The CDC will issue its recommendation on vaccine administration after an upcoming vote
Drs. Watkins, Glomb and Fallat share lessons learned from EMSC Day webinar
I encourage EMS leaders to start local Be SMART Public Safety Task Forces to educate families about safe gun storage
Experts say that when overdoses happen, adults can monitor some kids at home, but those with slowed breathing or other symptoms should be taken to a hospital
