Equipment, Supplies, and Medications
This subsection ensures age- and size-appropriate pediatric equipment, supplies, and medications are readily available, organized, and maintained.
Why it matters: Gaps in equipment or medications can delay care and increase risk of errors and issues during both routine emergencies and resuscitation.
Key focus areas: Availability, standardization, maintenance, accessibility.
Who to engage: Pediatric emergency care coordinators (PECCs), ED clinical teams, ED leadership, materials management, and pharmacy.
Getting started: Inventory pediatric equipment and medications and identify gaps by age and weight.
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Sample: Pediatric Emergency Equipment Daily Checklist
- EMSC Innovation & Improvement Center
- 15 minutes