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.
In this data-packed EMS One-Stop episode, Drs. Brent Myers and Remle Crowe share 7 critical metrics, from opioid overdoses to pediatric behavioral health, reshaping prehospital care
Explore how alpha and beta receptors within the autonomic nervous system regulate vital involuntary functions and respond to stressors
Get more comfortable treating sick kids with this IV insertion technique
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
Tuesday鈥檚 theme aims to foster a culture of safety, collaboration and preparedness within the EMS industry and in local communities
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
Books
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
Middletown Division of Fire perosnnel and Atrium Medical Center staff were recognized for providing critical care to twins born prematurely
San Diego Fire-Rescue personnel transported 10 people suffering moderate injuries
The Long Island bus driver was charged with harassment, resisting arrest and child endangerment
A 7-year-old girl died inside a 4-to-5-foot-deep hole she and her brother were digging at Lauderdale-by-the-Sea beach
Conquer stressful calls, identify treatment challenges and pitfalls, and use technology to its best potential to save lives this summer and beyond
Practical takeaways from the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade shooting for initial treatment and safe transportation
Officials said the mutual aid system has 鈥渞epeatedly鈥� pulled Winthrop ambulances into other communities
Gasoline was poured into a fire pit after the fire did not ignite as expected
Members of the East Baton Rouge EMS Explorers program spend their weekends learning about EMS, serving others
The Air Methods helicopter was transporting an infant girl when it crashed in Upper Darby in Jan. 2022
First responders in Cheektowaga faced several sick players and parents
