Region V for Kids
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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 …
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. …
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 …