28th First There First Care Conference - Pediatric Emergency Workshop

Course overview

Although pediatric emergencies are uncommon, six million children are transported by emergency medical service (EMS) agencies for urgent health care every year. Still, most EMS agencies respond to fewer than 100 pediatric calls per year. As a result of the rarity of encounters, several studies have shown that EMS providers are not comfortable and have higher anxiety levels when attending a pediatric call. Part of this is due to infrequently practiced motor skills. To overcome this, training is essential, as is access to pediatric-specific equipment that professionals can use with competence.