Pediatric Surge Module 5: Children with Special Needs

• 2018

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• Tracy Larsen

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This video is a module focusing on caring for children with special needs, covering four major types: physical, developmental, behavioral/emotional, and sensory. It discusses common congenital defects like heart issues, cerebral palsy, and muscular dystrophy, emphasizing the challenges and considerations for each condition. It also addresses acquired illnesses such as cancer and diabetes, highlighting the importance of accurate assessment, communication, and pain management tailored to each child's unique needs. The module stresses the significance of involving caregivers, maintaining baseline vital signs, and utilizing weight-based resuscitation methods.

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Focus Areas: CBRNE; Infectious Disease; Natural Disasters; Trauma; Violence

Audiences: Emergency Managers; EMS Clinicians; Nurses; Physicians

Emergency Management Stages: Response; Recovery; Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Congenital Abnormalities; Cerebral Palsy; Developmental Disabilities; Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1; Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2; Down Syndrome; Muscular Dystrophies; Pediatrics; Resuscitation; Trauma Centers; Turner Syndrome; Airway Management; Disabled Children; Autism Spectrum Disorder

Institutions: Minnesota Department of Health

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