EMSC Innovation and Improvement Center (EIIC)
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Hemorrhagic Shock & Massive Transfusion Protocol (MTP)
The document describes how to care for patients with severe bleeding, known as hemorrhagic shock, and when to use a massive transfusion protocol (MTP). The …
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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 …
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 …
Best Practices in Pediatric Trauma Imaging
This document provides guidance in flowchart form on how to use imaging, like X-rays and CT scans, for children who have been hurt in accidents. …
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 …
Do-It-Yourself Simulation: Drawing Small Volume Medications
The video demonstrates how to safely use a stopcock for giving small doses of medications like epinephrine and adenosine to children in emergencies. It focuses …
Pediatric Readiness in the Emergency Department
2024
· American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP),
· EMSC Innovation and Improvement Center (EIIC),
· Emergency Nurses Association (ENA),
· American College of Emergency Physicians
This checklist helps emergency departments prepare to care for children. The tool is based on the 2018 guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics, American …
Checklist of Essential Pediatric Considerations for Every Hospital’s Disaster Policies
The Checklist of Essential Pediatric Considerations for Every Hospital’s Disaster Policies helps families and communities get ready for emergencies involving children. It describes important steps …
Pediatric Education and Advocacy Kit (PEAK): Multisystem Trauma
The Pediatric Education and Advocacy Kit (PEAK) focuses on multisystem trauma in children. It describes how to handle serious injuries that affect multiple parts of …