Region V for Kids Resource Collection
Region V for Kids (RV4K) strengthens pediatric disaster preparedness by providing training, tools, and subject matter expertise to healthcare professionals, hospitals, and community partners. This page includes a searchable index of all RV4K resources.
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) …
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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 …
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 …
The Pediatric Emergency Care Coordinator / Champion (PECC)
This video presentation describes the role of a Pediatric Emergency Care Coordinator (PECC) in improving emergency care for children. The PECC ensures that hospitals and …
Pediatric Disaster Readiness in EMS (Midwest EMSC Peds Champion/PECC Symposium - EMS)
This video presentation discusses the importance of being prepared for emergencies involving children, highlighting the need for specialized training and equipment in both hospitals and …
Pediatric Disaster Preparedness - I Hope it Never Happens Again
This video presentation is about preparing for disasters involving children. It describes how doctors and emergency workers plan to help kids during big emergencies like …