Pediatric Patient Care During WMD Situations

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• Jamie Davis

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The podcast episode describes caring for children during situations involving weapons of mass destruction (WMD). Dr. Matthew Smith, an expert in WMD medical response, talks about the challenges of treating kids exposed to harmful agents. He introduces a tool from Cladis Medical that helps quickly determine medicine doses for children using a color-coded tape system. The hosts and guests discuss how this tool can be helpful in emergencies and training scenarios. They emphasize the importance of being prepared to treat pediatric patients effectively during disasters involving chemical, biological, or radiological threats.

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Focus Area: CBRNE

Audiences: EMS Clinicians; Nurses; Physicians

Emergency Management Stage: Response

Keywords: Chemical Warfare Agents; Disaster Planning; Emergency Medical Services; Patient Care Management; Weapons of Mass Destruction; Biological Warfare Agents

Institutions: Paragon Medical Education Group

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