EMSC Innovation and Improvement Center (EIIC)
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Children and Disaster Emergency Management: Threat Assessment, Hazard Identification, and Risk
This infographic is about keeping children safe during disasters in Ohio and Michigan. It describes important facts to help prepare for emergencies. The focus is …
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Nurse Pediatric Competency, Certification, and Continuing Education: Impact on EDs' Pediatric Readiness
2025
· Henry Ford Health System,
· EMSC Innovation and Improvement Center (EIIC),
· University of Texas at Austin,
· UH Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital,
· University of Utah
This article describes how nurses’ skills, certifications, and ongoing education in caring for children affect how well emergency departments (EDs) are prepared to treat pediatric …
Care of the Agitated Patient (Algorithm + Medication Dosing Table)
2024
· Translating Emergency Knowledge for Kids (TREKK),
· EMSC Innovation and Improvement Center (EIIC)
This algorithm and accompanying medication dosing recommendation table provide guidance for healthcare workers who care for agitated children in emergency situations. The tools guide decision-making …
Bottom Line Recommendations: Procedural Sedation
2024
· Translating Emergency Knowledge for Kids (TREKK),
· EMSC Innovation and Improvement Center (EIIC)
The document provides guidelines for safe and effective procedural sedation in children. It describes the need for skilled personnel, proper equipment, and patient management across …
Bottom Line Recommendations: Community Acquired Pneumonia
2024
· Translating Emergency Knowledge for Kids (TREKK),
· EMSC Innovation and Improvement Center (EIIC)
The document provides guidelines for diagnosing and managing community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) in children. It describes that viruses are the main cause of CAP, followed by …
Safe Control of the Agitated Pediatric Patient
This webinar series of 7 videos (average 10 minutes each) discusses how to safely manage agitated children in emergency settings. It describes useful resources like …
Pediatric Trauma Resuscitation Checklist Tool Kit
This toolkit provides guidance on how to use a checklist during pediatric trauma resuscitation, helping medical teams follow important steps and reduce errors. The checklist …
Role Responsibilities: Nurse Pediatric Emergency Care Coordinator (PECC)
This fact sheet explains the purpose of the nurse pediatric emergency care coordinator (PECC), along with related qualifications and role responsibilities.
Do-It-Yourself Simulation: IV/IO Insertion Technique
This video describes how to make low-cost DIY models for training on IV and IO placement in children. Anna Sessa, a paramedic, explains the materials …
May 7th Webinar - Pediatric Youth Needs During Times of Disaster Part 2
This lecture describes how to prepare for and manage pediatric needs during disasters, emphasizing mental health support and coordination among emergency management systems. It describes …