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Pediatric Disaster Medicine: Tourniquet Application

  • 2025

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    Master essential bleeding control skills with these pediatric-focused video demos covering pressure, packing, and tourniquet techniques for emergency care.

    Unintentional injury is the leading cause of death in children over age one. EMS providers play a vital role in recognizing critical injuries and choosing the right destination for definitive care. This course equips providers to assess pediatric trauma effectively and make informed transport decisions that maximize survival and recovery. Sharpen your skills in trauma assessment and destination planning—ensuring every child gets the right care, at the right place, at the right time.

    What You Will Learn

    * Understand the scope and impact of pediatric injury
    * Assess injured children using structured, pediatric-specific evaluation techniques
    * Learn about the trauma center system and levels of pediatric trauma care
    * Apply your knowledge through realistic case studies that challenge you to make the right call
    * Review the Pediatric Trauma Destination Plan to guide destination decision-making

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