Pediatric Readiness in Emergency Medical Services Systems

• 2020

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• Sylvia Owusu-Ansah; Brian Moore; Manish Shah; Toni Gross; Kathleen Brown; Marianne Gausche-Hill; Katherine Remick; Kathleen Adelgais; Lara Rappaport; Sally Snow; Cynthia Wright-Johnson; Julie Leonard; John Lyng; Mary Fallat; Joseph Wright; James Callahan; Javier Gonzalez del Rey; Madeline Joseph; Natalie Lane; Lois Lee; Elizabeth Mack; Jennifer Marin; Suzan Mazor; Nathan Timm
PMID: 31857378DOI: https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2019-3308

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This article explains how emergency medical services (EMS) can better care for children. It describes the need for special training, equipment, and guidelines to help EMS teams handle emergencies involving kids. The report highlights the importance of having pediatric experts involved in planning and improving EMS operations. It also covers topics like safe transport, handling mental health issues, and reducing medication errors. Overall, it emphasizes working together with hospitals and other healthcare providers to ensure children receive the best possible care during emergencies.

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Focus Area: Everyday Emergency

Audiences: Emergency Managers; EMS Clinicians; Nurses; Physicians

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

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

Institutions: American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)

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