Breaking The Silence: U.S. EMS System is Failing Our Kids & It’s Costing Their Lives

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The video highlights problems in the U.S. emergency medical services (EMS) for children. It describes how the current system is not equipped to handle pediatric emergencies effectively, leading to serious consequences and even deaths. The article calls for urgent improvements in training, resources, and protocols to better protect children's lives during emergencies.

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Focus Area: Everyday Emergency

Audiences: EMS Clinicians; Nurses; Physicians

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

Keywords: Child Mortality; Emergency Medical Services; Pediatrics; United States; Health Care Quality, Access, and Evaluation

Institutions: R Baby Foundation

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