Pediatric Injury Prevention, the EMSC, and the CDC

• 2018

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• Caitlin Farrell; James Dodington; Lois Lee
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cpem.2018.08.001

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This journal article describes how injuries are a leading cause of death and harm for children. It explains the work of the Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) program and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in preventing these injuries. It highlights ways to keep kids safe, such as using car seats, helmets, and teaching safety rules. It also mentions that working together helps make better plans to protect children from getting hurt.

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Focus Area: Everyday Emergency

Audiences: EMS Clinicians; Nurses; Physicians

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Bundles: Pediatric Readiness Studies

Keywords: Child; Emergency Medical Services; Infant; Pediatrics; Adolescent

Institutions: Boston Children's Hospital; Yale New Haven Health System

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