The National Prehospital Pediatric Readiness Project (PPRP)

• 2019

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The National Prehospital Pediatric Readiness Project (PPRP) aims to improve emergency care for children in the U.S. It describes how EMS and fire-rescue agencies can become "pediatric ready" by using checklists, toolkits, and assessments. The project provides resources like training materials, equipment lists, and safety guidelines to help agencies prepare for emergencies involving children. It highlights the importance of having a pediatric emergency care coordinator (PECC) to lead these efforts. The PPRP is supported by various organizations and offers tools to reduce medication errors and ensure safe transport of children in ambulances.

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Hazard: Everyday Emergency

Audiences: EMS Clinicians; Nurses; Physicians

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Child Health Services; Disaster Planning; Emergency Medical Services; Emergency Medical Technicians; Pediatrics; Pediatric Emergency Medicine; Quality Improvement

Institutions: EMSC Innovation and Improvement Center (EIIC)

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