Clinicians

Assessing the quality of medical care and identifying opportunities for improvement of care is an important responsibility of medical professionals, as well as all health care facilities. Though children account for 20% of emergency care …

This is the first in a five-part mini-series on pediatric seizures, made for YOU the paramedic. In this episode we cover how you can identify a seizure and some of the differences between an adult …

This is the second of five episodes on pediatric seizures in the pre-hospital field. In this episode we discuss first priorities in seizure management, specifically supporting the airway, breathing, and circulation while a child is …

In this episode we break down the ideal and simple treatment protocol. It is a high priority to get benzodiazepines on board. The good news is you don’t have to place an IV right away. …

We heard last time the key is to get benzo’s on board quickly! Stop the seizure! In this video I partner with Yolo county EMS. Together we cover 3 reasons why you should pick the …

We have covered what seizures look like, to prioritize the ABC’s and stop the seizures-even pick the nose (consider intranasal meds)! In this episode we dive into the key history, physical exam, and documentation practices …

ABSTRACT: This project sought to develop evidence-based guidelines for the administration of analgesics for moderate to severe pain by Emergency Medical Services (EMS) clinicians based on a separate, previously published, systematic review of the comparative …

ABSTRACT: This project sought to develop evidence-based guidelines for the administration of analgesics for moderate to severe pain by Emergency Medical Services (EMS) clinicians based on a separate, previously published, systematic review of the comparative …

The New Jersey EMSC Program, in partnership with the Burlington County College, is conducting “Emergency Department Evaluations through Simulation” at New Jersey hospitals. The goal of the simulation project is to evaluate and improve pediatric …

The American College of Surgeons (ACS) Field Trauma Triage Guidelines (FTTG), for use by clinicians nationwide, provide evidence-based criteria in making care and transport decisions for patients with traumatic injuries in the prehospital setting.

In this document the California EMS Authority (EMSA), informed by the EMSC-Technical Advisory Committee, recommends local EMS agencies address specific issues in the development of pediatric protocols. In addition, this document provides references for protocols …

AAP Policy Statement. November 2016. Please refer to pages 4-5 for prehospital-related information.

EMSC Performance Measures 76 and 77: Making Transfers Work for Critically Ill and Injured Children Performance measure 76 addresses the percentage of hospitals in the state/territory that have written interfacility transfer guidelines that cover pediatric …

These Highlights summarize the key issues and changes in the 2020 American Heart Association (AHA) Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC). The 2020 Guidelines are a comprehensive revision of the AHA’s …

With a large library of online courses, the IHI Open School is an easy and effective way for health care students and professionals from around the world and across disciplines to gain essential training and …

This session will provide teams of learners the opportunity to engage in the initial care for a pediatric patient in status epileptics. Simulation facilitation guide and link to video patient simulation included

This session will provide teams of learners the opportunity to engage in the initial care for a pediatric patient in status epileptics. Simulation facilitation guide and link to video patient simulation included