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blogA Guide to Pediatric Pain Management for Emergency Responders
The approach to pediatric pain control has undergone significant changes. Dr. Rudy Kink shares how EMS providers can deliver compassionate care to children. -
BlogAs Drowning Deaths Increase in Young Children, First Responder Training Takes on Added Importance
The importance of first responder training in pediatrics is growing more urgent. Among 1- to 4-year-olds, drowning deaths have increased 28 percent over the past 4 years. The American Academy of Pediatrics developed the PEPP program to prepare responders for pediatric emergencies. -
blogTraining Officer: Great Pediatric Prehospital Training Instills Confidence in First Responders
Assessing and treating a sick or injured child is different from assessing and treating an adult. But the best pediatric prehospital training doesn't just teach EMS what to do, it gives them the confidence to respond to any call. -
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blogTips for Teaching Pediatric Care in EMS: ‘Listen, Be Honest With Patients, and Look Out for Your Peers’
Pediatric care expert Mike McEvoy discusses the best approaches to teaching first responders how to care for sick or injured children in the field.