Pediatric Care
Prepare for the unique and often difficult challenges of pediatric patient assessment and treatment with our collection of expert-written columns, original video and news.
Crawfordsville IN鈥檚 nationally-recognized MIH program expands the traditional scope of emergency care to encompass mental and physical wellness, education and community resources
From assessing to intervening, this quiz covers vital airway management scenarios to ensure you鈥檙e equipped to handle emergencies confidently.
Chicago Medical School organization hosts live tissue high-risk, low-frequency airway procedures clinic for paramedics
The Kids Kare helicopter at Wolfson Children鈥檚 Hospital includes a neonatal isolette for transporting both full term and premature infants
Wake County Paramedics Nicholas Naylor and Rick Reynoso said their instincts told them something wasn鈥檛 right after transporting the teen to the hospital
An Orange County Fire Authority dispatcher sent a fire helicopter that arrived in 18 minutes instead of calling a sheriff鈥檚 copter only a minute away
Ben鈥檚 Blue Bags are named after Ben Kodicek, 6, who served as the inspiration for project
Police say the ambulance was transporting a 3-year-old child and the child鈥檚 mother when it struck another vehicle and flipped on its side
The AED donated by Atlantic Ambulance will be on hand at all Peabody West Little League events, and the service will host training sessions for league members
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The Prisma Health Midlands Foundation is seeking to raise an additional $162,000 to fund the specialized rig and equipment
Brianna Meyers, who aspires to become a paramedic, alerted her mom when she noticed a man slumped over in his car
The Roseville Volunteer Fire Department blasted the drone operator on Facebook and police have launched an investigation into the incident
Dylan Wilson, a paramedic at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, was placed on administrative leave following his arrest on two counts of sexual exploitation
Mason Ochoa jumped into action after seeing his 2-year-old brother fall into the pool through a home security system
When Allison Doyle began seizing while alone with her son, 7-year-old Kristopher kept calm and dialed for help
Examining recommendations for EMS treatment of adult and pediatric cardiac arrest related to epinephrine, compression depth and rate, and double sequential defibrillation
Greenwich Emergency Medical Service (GEMS) in Connecticut brought tricks and treats to kids in their community who may not be able to go door-to-door this year
The box鈥檚 sensor sets off an alarm in the station prompting personnel to immediately evaluate and render care to the infant
The Effingham County 911 Board held a meeting this week where they recognized Lucas Grupe for doing the right thing in an emergency, and also discussed training for newly hired dispatchers
The HRSA Strategic Plan outlines four mission-critical goals, including improve access to quality health services and achieve health equity
EMT Taft Foley III is the co-founder of Texas Mobile Medical Labs, which performs both 24-48 hour PCR tests and 15 minute rapid antigen tests
A rookie 911 operator guided the mother after the birth of the first twin during a storm; the ambulance continued to the hospital after it was rear-ended
Puppy Creek Fire Department used life-saving measures to restore breathing to the boy, who also suffered a heart attack en route to the hospital
A detailed patient history and physical examination inform this diagnosis of exclusion after a brief resolved unexplained event (BRUE)
Panelists shared their expertise in working with exceptional patients and discussed strategies and procedures that aid in creating a successful interaction for all involved
Marley Madureira had earned her first aid training badge after her troop met with paramedics and a nurse
Lucas Hartzog, 16, who aspires to become an EMS provider, uses a retired ambulance he restored as a teaching tool for his high school classmates
Adams County Fire Rescue Paramedic Cody Grove witnessed North Suburban Medical Center X-ray Technician Kasey Wichael dislodge an object the child was choking on
An AEMT recounts his first pediatric code, which occurred outside his home while off-duty
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Looking to build confidence and skills in treating pediatric cardiac arrest patients? We鈥檝e got you covered.
The Audubon Riverside Neighborhood Association has hired a lawyer after a children鈥檚 hospital鈥檚 helipad was moved during renovations
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