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Prehospital-Based Care

The Prehospital Domain supports the efforts of the Prehospital Pediatric Readiness Project (PPRP), the Pediatric Emergency Care Coordinator (PECC) Community of Practice (CoP), and EIIC Quality Collaboratives that reach prehospital providers. Additionally, we represent the …

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The Prehospital Domain supports the efforts of the Prehospital Pediatric Readiness Project (PPRP), the Pediatric …

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Agitation Episode 1: Differentiating organic versus psychiatric causes of agitation and altered mental status

Podcast is hosted by Dr. Brad Sobolewski (@PEMTweets), co-authored by Dr. Dennis Ren (@DennisRenMD), and co-produced by EIIC as part of a five-part series on pediatric agitation. Supplemental article by Dr. Manpreet Singh (@MprizzleER) from …

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Podcast is hosted by Dr. Brad Sobolewski (@PEMTweets), co-authored by Dr. Dennis Ren (@DennisRenMD), and …

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Agitation Episode 2: Non-pharmacologic management of the agitated pediatric patient

Podcast is hosted by Dr. Brad Sobolewski (@PEMTweets), co-authored by Dr. Dennis Ren (@DennisRenMD), and co-produced by EIIC as part of a five-part series on pediatric agitation. Supplemental article by Dr. Manpreet Singh (@MprizzleER) from …

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Podcast is hosted by Dr. Brad Sobolewski (@PEMTweets), co-authored by Dr. Dennis Ren (@DennisRenMD), and …

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Pediatric EMS Podcast: Ouch-less Pediatrics

Safely and effectively managing pain in our pediatric patients is a primary responsibility for our EMS clinicians. Medical directors must be able to identify gaps in pediatric pain management and provide the necessary QA/QI to …

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Safely and effectively managing pain in our pediatric patients is a primary responsibility for our …

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PediaCast CME Podcast: Pain Management from the Family Perspective

Dr. Mike Patrick, Dr DJ Scherzer, and child life specialist, Courtney Hall discuss pediatric pain from the family perspective. Acute pain not only impacts children; it also affects the entire family. Learn why and how …

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Dr. Mike Patrick, Dr DJ Scherzer, and child life specialist, Courtney Hall discuss pediatric pain …

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PAMI®: Virtual Reality for Pain Management How-To Video

Pain Assessment and Management Initiative (PAMI) has created this video guide to simplify use of our virtual reality viewer to help ease pain and anxiety for pediatric and adult patients. Virtual reality has proven to …

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Pain Assessment and Management Initiative (PAMI) has created this video guide to simplify use of …

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PAMI®: Virtual Reality Viewer Brochure

Pain Assessment and Management Initiative (PAMI®) developed brochure on use of cardboard VR with a listing of suggested free applications to accompany use with smartphones.

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Pain Assessment and Management Initiative (PAMI®) developed brochure on use of cardboard VR with a …

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AAP Pediatric Mental Health Minute Series: Trauma Informed Care with Dr. Heather Forkey Video

Dr. Heather Forkey discusses trauma informed care and how traumatic experiences in pediatric patients can impact the brain and body, and can present as problematic behaviors and health issues.

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Dr. Heather Forkey discusses trauma informed care and how traumatic experiences in pediatric patients can …

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The Columbia Lighthouse Project Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale

The Columbia Protocol is a series of simple, plain-language questions that support suicide risk assessments by prehospital practitioners, clinicians, nurses, patients and families and researchers.

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The Columbia Protocol is a series of simple, plain-language questions that support suicide risk assessments …

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Pediatric Suicidal Ideation, Behavior, and Self-Harm Screening Tools

Collection of evidence-based suicidal ideation, behavior, and self-harm screening tools from HRSA' Critical Crossroads' Toolkit

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Collection of evidence-based suicidal ideation, behavior, and self-harm screening tools from HRSA' Critical Crossroads' Toolkit

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EIIC Pediatric Suicide Screening with Lisa Horowitz, PhD, MPH, Podcast

Ilene Claudius, MD, FACEP, interviews Lisa Horowitz, PhD, MD, developer of ASQ Suicide Risk Screening Tool, about the Tool's use in pediatric patients and why suicide screening in the ED is important.

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Ilene Claudius, MD, FACEP, interviews Lisa Horowitz, PhD, MD, developer of ASQ Suicide Risk Screening …

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NAMI Ask the Expert: The AAP and AFSP Blueprint for Youth Suicide Prevention Webinar

Suicide and suicidal behavior among youth and young adults is a major public health crisis. Clinicians, adults working with youth in school and community settings, families and peers can play a critical role in identifying …

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Suicide and suicidal behavior among youth and young adults is a major public health crisis. …

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Episode 1: Let’s talk about seizures

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 …

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This is the first in a five-part mini-series on pediatric seizures, made for YOU the …

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Episode 2: The ABC’s of seizure

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 …

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This is the second of five episodes on pediatric seizures in the pre-hospital field. In …

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Episode 3: Pediatric seizure treatment--give benzos!

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. …

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In this episode we break down the ideal and simple treatment protocol. It is a …

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Episode 4: Pick the nose - intranasal meds for seizures

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 …

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We heard last time the key is to get benzo’s on board quickly! Stop the …

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Episode 5: Pediatric seizures - all the other stuff

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 …

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We have covered what seizures look like, to prioritize the ABC’s and stop the seizures-even …

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Article: Multicenter Evaluation of Prehosptial Seizure Management of Children

Article published in Prehospital Emergency Care, July 2020

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Article published in Prehospital Emergency Care, July 2020

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Pathophysiology of Status Epilepticus in Children

Concise video on the pathophysiology of status epilepticus

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Concise video on the pathophysiology of status epilepticus

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ImPACTS SimBox+/Tele SimBox: Pediatric Seizure (EMS) Team Simulation (English)

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

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This session will provide teams of learners the opportunity to engage in the initial care …

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