/pediatric-care Pediatric Care en-US Wed, 06 Nov 2024 15:48:32 GMT /pediatric-care/one-for-the-road-child-restraint-in-a-moving-ambulance Are you endangering your littlest patients? Wed, 06 Nov 2024 15:48:32 GMT /pediatric-care/one-for-the-road-child-restraint-in-a-moving-ambulance /legislation-funding/what-a-second-trump-presidency-means-for-ems How will Trump’s campaign promises impact EMS funding, call volume and service quality? Wed, 06 Nov 2024 15:01:31 GMT /legislation-funding/what-a-second-trump-presidency-means-for-ems /book-excerpt/book-excerpt-frederick-the-paramedic Your junior paramedic will learn first-hand about common childhood emergencies and what they can do to help Wed, 23 Oct 2024 13:38:20 GMT /book-excerpt/book-excerpt-frederick-the-paramedic /pediatric-care/one-for-the-road-child-restraint-in-a-moving-ambulance Are you endangering your littlest patients? Wed, 06 Nov 2024 15:48:32 GMT /pediatric-care/one-for-the-road-child-restraint-in-a-moving-ambulance /legislation-funding/what-a-second-trump-presidency-means-for-ems How will Trump’s campaign promises impact EMS funding, call volume and service quality? Wed, 06 Nov 2024 15:01:31 GMT /legislation-funding/what-a-second-trump-presidency-means-for-ems /pediatric-care/md-ems-crew-recognized-for-infant-cardiac-arrest-save Clear Spring EMS responded to an urgent call involving an infant initially in respiratory distress Thu, 31 Oct 2024 13:57:20 GMT /pediatric-care/md-ems-crew-recognized-for-infant-cardiac-arrest-save /book-excerpt/book-excerpt-frederick-the-paramedic Your junior paramedic will learn first-hand about common childhood emergencies and what they can do to help Wed, 23 Oct 2024 13:38:20 GMT /book-excerpt/book-excerpt-frederick-the-paramedic /patient-assessment/17-students-assessed-for-possible-overdoses-at-los-angeles-school The Los Angeles Unified School District released a statement saying "a group of students may have consumed a banned substance" Fri, 18 Oct 2024 14:03:13 GMT /patient-assessment/17-students-assessed-for-possible-overdoses-at-los-angeles-school /vehicle-crashes/7-year-old-climbs-15-feet-up-embankment-to-get-help-in-fatal-crash A young child was able to flag down a driver to call 911 for the crash in Kelso Wed, 09 Oct 2024 10:00:21 GMT /vehicle-crashes/7-year-old-climbs-15-feet-up-embankment-to-get-help-in-fatal-crash /pediatric-care/5-things-paramedics-wish-all-parents-and-caregivers-had-in-their-homes Whether you're a stay-at-home parent, a grandparent or a beloved babysitter, these items will give you peace of mind Wed, 02 Oct 2024 21:39:36 GMT /pediatric-care/5-things-paramedics-wish-all-parents-and-caregivers-had-in-their-homes /ems-products/neonatal-pediatric/articles/why-one-call-was-my-destiny-as-a-paramedic-oYZ4Ig14kgk9ss9t/ "I had never seen a baby that small" Tue, 24 Sep 2024 13:05:58 GMT /ems-products/neonatal-pediatric/articles/why-one-call-was-my-destiny-as-a-paramedic-oYZ4Ig14kgk9ss9t/ /medical-clinical/articles/timeless-pain-management-tips-KYWdp8zSi6nih7S8/ All EMS providers can still learn something about patient care and pain management from their mother Mon, 23 Sep 2024 21:32:11 GMT /medical-clinical/articles/timeless-pain-management-tips-KYWdp8zSi6nih7S8/ /mass-casualty-incidents-mci/mutual-aid-response-when-wagon-overturns-during-wis-school-field-trip At least 17 patients were transported by EMS to hospitals after a wagon carrying children and adults overturned near Chippewa Falls Thu, 19 Sep 2024 13:55:46 GMT /mass-casualty-incidents-mci/mutual-aid-response-when-wagon-overturns-during-wis-school-field-trip /patient-handling/point-pleasant-fire-department-enhances-ems-with-hinckley-medicals-oneweight-ambulance-gurney-scale OneWeight's two-button design is easy to use, allowing providers to obtain accurate weight measurements with minimal training quickly Thu, 05 Sep 2024 19:38:54 GMT /patient-handling/point-pleasant-fire-department-enhances-ems-with-hinckley-medicals-oneweight-ambulance-gurney-scale /ems-advocacy/articles/patient-care-advocacy-are-powerful-bedfellows-axzh9Qn6ES3quWFp/ Jimmy Kimmel's story reminds us of the breadth of EMS' commitment to our patients Fri, 30 Aug 2024 16:21:43 GMT /ems-advocacy/articles/patient-care-advocacy-are-powerful-bedfellows-axzh9Qn6ES3quWFp/ /rescue/5-swimmers-shocked-in-ind-pool Investigators called the incident at a Logansport home pool a "freak accident" Tue, 27 Aug 2024 18:30:55 GMT /rescue/5-swimmers-shocked-in-ind-pool /ems-products/education/articles/receptors-and-the-autonomic-nervous-system-StR9droX60aHgrfO/ The balance between the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system keeps our automated body functions working properly Thu, 22 Aug 2024 21:44:15 GMT /ems-products/education/articles/receptors-and-the-autonomic-nervous-system-StR9droX60aHgrfO/ /pediatric-care/articles/10-best-pediatric-patient-assessment-and-treatments-tips-resources-and-training-Sr5czthFFiqGIqBE/ Because most EMS providers infrequently encounter sick pediatric patients, it is important to regularly refresh knowledge of anatomy, pathophysiology and life-saving treatments Wed, 21 Aug 2024 15:16:43 GMT /pediatric-care/articles/10-best-pediatric-patient-assessment-and-treatments-tips-resources-and-training-Sr5czthFFiqGIqBE/ /cardiac-care/ala-bill-requires-cardiac-emergency-plans-in-schools-following-students-death The John Wesley Foster Act requires schools to have mandated training, AEDs and response plans Tue, 20 Aug 2024 13:45:33 GMT /cardiac-care/ala-bill-requires-cardiac-emergency-plans-in-schools-following-students-death /fatal-incidents/1-child-killed-after-wind-gust-sends-bounce-house-airborne-at-md-baseball-game Charles County EMS providers who were already at the stadium for the game, along with several volunteer first responders, began caring for patients within minutes Mon, 05 Aug 2024 13:50:32 GMT /fatal-incidents/1-child-killed-after-wind-gust-sends-bounce-house-airborne-at-md-baseball-game /pediatric-care/alabama-gets-7th-safe-haven-baby-box-allowing-anonymous-secure-surrender-of-infants The Alabama Legislature passed a bill last year to authorize the use of the boxes in the state, expanding a law passed in 2000 that allowed the surrender of infants at hospitals Sun, 04 Aug 2024 16:00:00 GMT /pediatric-care/alabama-gets-7th-safe-haven-baby-box-allowing-anonymous-secure-surrender-of-infants /naloxone/conn-paramedics-revive-1-year-old-from-opioid-poisoning-in-park The child dropped a cookie and instead picked up a piece of plastic and went unconscious almost immediately; responding paramedics treated the child with naloxone Fri, 02 Aug 2024 13:48:26 GMT /naloxone/conn-paramedics-revive-1-year-old-from-opioid-poisoning-in-park /rescue/watch-kan-ems-firefighters-work-with-police-to-save-toddler-trapped-in-pvc-pipe The 14-month-old child fell about 10 feet deep into a pipe around 12 inches in diameter; a Moundridge Police officer's creative approach was instrumental in his rescue Fri, 02 Aug 2024 13:26:37 GMT /rescue/watch-kan-ems-firefighters-work-with-police-to-save-toddler-trapped-in-pvc-pipe /international/children-among-at-least-8-stabbed-at-dance-event-in-england Authorities have arrested a suspect in the stabbing attack in Southport Mon, 29 Jul 2024 16:07:54 GMT /international/children-among-at-least-8-stabbed-at-dance-event-in-england /rescue/video-shows-houston-ems-crew-rescue-baby-from-dumpster Houston first responders found the baby inside a bag in the dumpster Wed, 24 Jul 2024 16:15:47 GMT /rescue/video-shows-houston-ems-crew-rescue-baby-from-dumpster /software/in-arkansas-this-app-is-supporting-improved-care-of-pediatric-behavioral-health-patients With the help of Pulsara, some young patients can be safely taken directly from the scene to behavioral health facilities Thu, 11 Jul 2024 18:47:00 GMT /software/in-arkansas-this-app-is-supporting-improved-care-of-pediatric-behavioral-health-patients /ems-training/articles/training-day-10-ems-pediatric-tabletop-exercises-o2ma7pmb1dTFYWr3/ Engage your participants in pediatric resuscitation protocols, equipment and patient assessment Thu, 11 Jul 2024 14:45:05 GMT /ems-training/articles/training-day-10-ems-pediatric-tabletop-exercises-o2ma7pmb1dTFYWr3/ /capnography/articles/3-things-paramedics-need-to-know-about-seizures-and-respiratory-compromise-IOB8wAo7ocU1kWVS/ Understand how respiratory monitoring devices can be used to guide treatment during and after seizures Thu, 11 Jul 2024 14:34:30 GMT /capnography/articles/3-things-paramedics-need-to-know-about-seizures-and-respiratory-compromise-IOB8wAo7ocU1kWVS/ /pediatric-care/articles/pediatric-patient-abcs-7-tips-for-emts-and-paramedics-KYLWD13oQPR9q8Qx/ Learn 7 pediatric assessment tips to improve your emergency and prehospital care of sick or injured children Thu, 11 Jul 2024 13:17:46 GMT /pediatric-care/articles/pediatric-patient-abcs-7-tips-for-emts-and-paramedics-KYLWD13oQPR9q8Qx/ /rescue/video-shows-houston-ems-crew-rescue-baby-from-dumpster Houston first responders found the baby inside a bag in the dumpster Wed, 24 Jul 2024 16:15:47 GMT /rescue/video-shows-houston-ems-crew-rescue-baby-from-dumpster /pediatric-care/maine-fd-begins-use-of-new-infant-transport-device-and-medication The Maine Department of Health and Human Services has approved the use of the KangooFix and oxytocin Tue, 11 Jun 2024 10:15:11 GMT /pediatric-care/maine-fd-begins-use-of-new-infant-transport-device-and-medication /ems-week/articles/30-ways-to-celebrate-ems-week-PWdrYyiokXCU6flM/ Inspiring ways to recognize providers’ contributions, educate the community and recruit the next generation Mon, 13 May 2024 17:46:45 GMT /ems-week/articles/30-ways-to-celebrate-ems-week-PWdrYyiokXCU6flM/ /ems-products/neonatal-pediatric/articles/4-steps-to-owning-the-infant-iv-YUi0wm598YlO4wvV/ From where to begin, to last-resort options: Tips and tricks I’ve picked up during hundreds of pediatric IV placements Wed, 26 Jun 2024 21:11:23 GMT /ems-products/neonatal-pediatric/articles/4-steps-to-owning-the-infant-iv-YUi0wm598YlO4wvV/ /capnography/articles/3-things-paramedics-need-to-know-about-seizures-and-respiratory-compromise-IOB8wAo7ocU1kWVS/ Understand how respiratory monitoring devices can be used to guide treatment during and after seizures Thu, 11 Jul 2024 14:34:30 GMT /capnography/articles/3-things-paramedics-need-to-know-about-seizures-and-respiratory-compromise-IOB8wAo7ocU1kWVS/