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Children with chronic medical conditions rely on complex management plans for problems that cause them to be at increased risk for subop- timal outcomes in emergency situations. The emergency information form (EIF) is a medical …

New Jersey Department of Health, Office of Emergency Services (February 2020)

Fillable resource for caregivers to organize their child's seizure information

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 …

Included below are grant and funding opportunities for equipment and supplies purchases. Disclaimer: Grant & application periods vary, and not everything listed here will always be open.

Examples of equipment checklists from across the country.

The current Recommended Essential Equipment for BLS and ALS Ground Ambulances represents a consensus by six organizations (AAP, ACS-COT, ENA, EIIC, NAEMSP, & NASEMSO) all of which appointed members to a joint task force to …

Flyer: A new initiative is being pushed out by the Arkansas Emergency Services for Children. (EMSC) Arkansas EMSC is asking each agency to establish a Pre-Hospital Pediatric Emergency Care Coordinator (PECC) in order for EMS …

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 FAMILY (Family Assessment of Medical Interventions & Liaisons with the Young) EMS Insturument allows for standardized collection of family and caregiver satisfaction with pediatric EMS care. It was derived via a modified Delhi method; …

Created by the AAP Disaster Preparedness Advisory Council Subcommittee on Reunification Planning in collaboration with the Massachusetts General Hospital Center for Disaster Medicine. This planning tool focuses on providing guidance to hospitals that will help …

Created by the AAP Disaster Preparedness Advisory Council Subcommittee on Reunification Planning in collaboration with the Massachusetts General Hospital Center for Disaster Medicine. This planning tool focuses on providing guidance to hospitals that will help …

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