EMSC Innovation and Improvement Center (EIIC)
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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 …
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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 …
Optimizing EMS Destination Choice for Pediatric Patients
This webinar discusses the regionalization of pediatric care and its impact on EMS, highlights issues with improper triage and transport, reviews serious non-trauma pediatric conditions, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
EMSC University: Introduction to EMSC Programs
The video introduces the Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) program, which aims to improve emergency care for kids. It describes five key parts: the …
Pediatric Readiness in Rural and Underserved Communities
This webinar outlines a proposed intervention to improve emergency care for American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) children and youth, highlights Vermont organizations' efforts to enhance pediatric …