Modified JumpSTART Badge Buddy

• 2024

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• Lou Romig; Julie Downey; Phyllis Hendry

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The Modified JumpSTART Badge Buddy is a tool designed to help emergency responders quickly assess and prioritize care for children in disaster situations. It describes how the badge provides clear guidelines and steps for evaluating young patients, ensuring they receive the right level of medical attention. This tool aims to improve response times and decision-making during critical incidents involving children, making it easier for responders to provide effective care when every second counts.

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Focus Areas: Trauma; Violence

Audiences: EMS Clinicians; Nurses; Physicians

Emergency Management Stage: Response

Keywords: Disaster Planning; Emergency Medical Services; Pediatrics; Triage; Mass Casualty Incidents

Institutions: University of Florida

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The information provided on this website is for educational purposes only. It does not substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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