EMSC Innovation and Improvement Center (EIIC)
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“Death is Not a Dirty Word:” A Qualitative Study of Emergency Clinician End-Of-Life Communication
The study titled "Death is Not a Dirty Word" explores how emergency doctors and nurses talk about end-of-life care. It describes interviews with pediatric emergency …
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Respiratory Syncytial Virus and US Pediatric Intensive Care Utilization
2024
· Children's National Hospital
This study looks at how respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) affects children in the ICU. It describes that 11.4% of pediatric ICU admissions are due to …
Bottom Line Recommendations: Severe Head Injury
2022
· Translating Emergency Knowledge for Kids (TREKK),
· EMSC Innovation and Improvement Center (EIIC)
This document provides guidelines for managing severe head injuries in children. It describes how to assess and stabilize kids with a Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) …
Pediatric Emergency Care Coordinator Community of Practice
This video is a webinar for the Pediatric Emergency Care Coordinator (PEC) Community of Practice. It features updates from Pennsylvania, New Mexico, and Wisconsin, highlighting …
COPE-ing with the Challenges of Pediatric Behavioral and Mental Health Emergencies
This video describes a webinar on handling pediatric mental health emergencies for EMS providers. Kathleen Adelgais and Rachel Alter lead the session, featuring speakers like …
SimBox+ and TeleSimBox: EMS Pediatric Trauma
The video describes a training session called SimBox+ and TeleSimBox for practicing pediatric trauma care. Participants engage in a 10-minute simulation of managing an acutely …
Comfort of Pre-Hospital Providers Managing Pediatric Conditions & Injuries in Puerto Rico
The video describes how pre-hospital providers in Puerto Rico feel about managing pediatric conditions and injuries. It highlights their comfort levels and challenges when dealing …
Pediatric Disaster Triage: Small Victims, Big Challenges
2019
· Children's National Hospital
Children are especially vulnerable during disasters, stressing healthcare systems and resources. Primary triage is crucial in organizing chaotic situations, addressing pediatric vulnerabilities, and enhancing communication …
National Pediatric Readiness Project Toolkit Deep Dive 2021
The video describes the Pediatric Readiness Toolkit, a guide for emergency departments to improve care for children. It describes seven key areas of pediatric readiness, …
Implementing a Disaster Drill at Your Institution
This webinar discusses how to set up a disaster drill at hospitals, focusing on helping children during emergencies. Experts share tips on planning drills, including …