Prehospital Pediatric Agitation: Management by the EMS Clinician
- Tabitha Cheng; Scott Oglesbee; Rachel Cafferty; Aaron Salinas; Liza Coe; Rachael Alter; Kathleen Adelgais; Denise Whitfield
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Agitation can be a common feature in patients that EMS clinicians respond to. Managing agitated pediatric patients can be an even greater challenge. If left untreated, agitation can negatively impact the patient, their family, and EMS personnel. In this learning module, we will present an evidence-based approach to treating the agitated pediatric patient in the prehospital setting.
Learning Objectives:
* Recognize, access, and identify clinical features of pediatric agitation in the prehospital setting.
* Identify common underlying causes for agitation in children.
* Determine use for online/offline medical direction for pediatric agitation.
* Explain least restrictive means of intervention including non-pharmacological interventions (verbal de-escalation and environmental modification).
* Understand when the use of pharmacological interventions and physical restraints are indicated.
* Review destination considerations for pediatric patients with agitation.
Learning Objectives:
* Recognize, access, and identify clinical features of pediatric agitation in the prehospital setting.
* Identify common underlying causes for agitation in children.
* Determine use for online/offline medical direction for pediatric agitation.
* Explain least restrictive means of intervention including non-pharmacological interventions (verbal de-escalation and environmental modification).
* Understand when the use of pharmacological interventions and physical restraints are indicated.
* Review destination considerations for pediatric patients with agitation.
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