Resources and Information

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This page contains information about our Pediatric Emergency Care Coordinator program, recent meeting minutes, newsletter editions, and several of the resources we offer.

High-Flow Nasal Cannula in the ED

With the current pediatric respiratory surge, we are all seeing patients in our respective EDs for much longer than we may be used to.

Please see the recorded zoom and slides below of the Forum CT-EMSC Executive Committee held to review the current state of the surge, usage of HFNC (High Flow Nasal Cannula) in children and a discussion on a HFNC Guideline to bring back to your ED.

Pediatric Surge Recommendations and Resources

Looking for resources for RSV, Influenza, or Flu? What about how to handle pediatric surge?

Please visit our partner at the EMSC Innovation and Improvement Center (EIIC) for resources to help manage pediatric surges at your agency or hospital! Click Here

Want to do a sim with CTEMSC?

CTEMSC is available to provide training to your group.

To find out more, fill out the form found here and one of our team members will be in touch.

Pediatric Simulations for Your Team to Utilize

The American College of Physicians (ACEP) offers a free online resource for running your own low fidelity simulations (SimBox)

Free online simulation for everyone

Online resource includes:

Step by step guide on how to facilitate a simulation
Use to augment in-person, hybrid or distance simulation
Low to no technology required

Click here for more information.

EMSC Transport Guidelines and Checklist

Download poster here.

Download checklist here.

Project ECHO

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) serves as leader in developing, training, supporting, and leading pediatric-specific ECHOs.

The AAP has created and launched over 100 ECHO programs in over 20 topics. Please click here for more information.

To see our CT-based projects, click here.

Tip Sheet for Behavioral Health Patients

Download checklist here

Vital Sign Cards

Badge buddy vital sign cards to use when caring for children

Please contact CTEMSC@ynhh.org to order.

I Spy Cards

A tool to use to aid in distraction of children during interventions and assessment.

Please contact CTEMSC@ynhh.org to order.

Pediatric Assessment Triangle (PAT)

You can download the PAT for you and your teams use.

Click here to download the file.

Family Advisory Network (FAN)

Engaging family representatives in state EMSC Programs.

FAN members contribute to their state program activities in numerous ways, including, but not limited to: serving as members, chairs, and co-chairs of their state EMSC advisory committee; coordinating special community outreach projects; assisting with the development and implementation of EMSC policy objectives; and helping to plan, present, and promote educational offerings within their state. Find out more about this program here.