Pediatric Emergencies for BLS responders

Course overview

This course is to teach the basic healthcare responder to be aware of: A.Leading causes of death in pediatrics are age specific B.Many of these injuries and deaths could be prevented with early intervention C.Pediatric tragedies can account for some of the most stressful incidents in the prehospital setting D.Special concerns when dealing with pediatric patients are including parents, patient inability to communicate, size, and others II.Role of basic healthcare workers in Pediatric Care A.Two key concepts for EMT role: pediatric injuries have become major health concerns, and children are at higher risk of injuries and more likely to be adversely affected by injuries B.Some factors and dangers can be eliminated by getting all involved in methods that prevent injuries C.Some medical illnesses are unique to children D.Continuing Education and Training 1.PALS, PEPP, APLS, PPC 2.Improving pediatric knowledge will allow improved patient care E.Improved Health Care and Injury Prevention 1.Emergency Medical Services of Children federally funds programs that improve the health of pediatric patients by identifying numerous pediatric concerns, including community education, prehospital care, injury prevention, and so forth 2.Injury prevention or community programs 3.Teachable moments 4.Research studies or registries