Pediatric Disaster Readiness in EMS (Midwest EMSC Peds Champion/PECC Symposium - EMS)

• 2023

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• Jeffrey Luk; Regina Yaskey

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This video presentation discusses the importance of being prepared for emergencies involving children, highlighting the need for specialized training and equipment in both hospitals and EMS agencies. The event covers various triage systems like START, JumpSTART, SALT, and Menace to handle mass casualty incidents effectively. It emphasizes collaboration between families, healthcare providers, and emergency services to ensure children's safety during disasters It also stresses planning ahead with drills and having reunification policies for families separated during emergencies.

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Focus Areas: Natural Disasters; Trauma

Audiences: EMS Clinicians; Nurses; Physicians

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Disaster Planning; Emergency Medical Services; Health Planning Guidelines; Pediatrics; Triage; Pediatric Emergency Medicine; Mass Casualty Incidents

Institutions: EMSC Innovation and Improvement Center (EIIC)

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