This video provides and overview of how to use the Broselow Tape (a standardized, color coded, pediatric emergency measuring tape). This tape provides you with a rapid estimate of a child's weight based on their recumbent length.
Suctioning secretions from a pediatric airway is a lifesaving procedure. Let our team walk you through the process and show you some tips and tricks to make it a little easier on you and the patient.
(shared with permission from Children's Hospital Colorado)
In this video our team provides an example of how to set up and administer fluids rapidly during a resuscitation (shared with permission from Children's Hospital Colorado).
Hear from Michael Kim, MD, as he discusses the "heavy" issue of why obtaining weight estimates for all pediatric patients is so critical, especially in the prehospital setting.
Putting CPS in Emergency Vehicles (National CPS Board)
In this National Child Passenger Safety (CPS) Board webinar, Oregon Fire Captain and CPS Instructor Scott Downing discusses child passenger safety in emergency vehicles. He covers these main topics:
- Identifying potential hazards - Safety misconceptions - Exploring considerations and recommendations for transport - Applying the concept of "Good, Better, Best" - Conversations to help guide your SOP's/SOG's