Advancing Prehospital Pediatric Readiness: Formation and Future Directions of the Prehospital Pediatric Readiness Project

• 2026

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• Rachael Alter; Katherine Remick; Caleb Ward; Ann Dietrich; Sylvia Owusu-Ansah; Brian Moore
PMID: 41711758DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/10903127.2026.2630377

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The article describes how a group called the Prehospital Pediatric Readiness Project was formed to help emergency medical services be better prepared to care for children before they reach the hospital. The article explains why it is important for ambulances and first responders to have special training, equipment, and plans for treating kids in emergencies. It also talks about future steps the project will take to make sure all children get safe and effective care before arriving at the hospital.

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Focus Areas: Everyday Emergency; Infectious Disease; Trauma

Audiences: Emergency Managers; EMS Clinicians; Nurses; Physicians

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Bundles: Pediatric Readiness Studies

Keywords: Emergency Medical Technicians; Health Planning; Program Development; Quality Improvement

Institutions: National Association of State EMS Officials (NASEMSO); University of Texas at Austin; George Washington University; University of South Carolina; University of Pittsburgh Medical Center; Baylor Scott & White Health

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