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Pediatric Emergency Care: What Every EMS Professional Should Know

Pediatric Emergency Care: What Every EMS Professional Should Know

Pediatric Emergency Care: What Every EMS Professional Should Know

Pediatric Emergency Care: What Every EMS Professional Should Know

All emergencies can be a scary experience but those involving children can be especially tough to deal with. Here are some common pediatric emergencies that should be treated at your nearest Emergency Room. Click below to read full post: https://lnkd.in/gUXAx_Es

If you see an EMT/paramedic on their phone during a call, don't worry! The Myrtle Beach Fire Department is improving emergency care one phone app at a time. Here's how: The MBFD introduces the “Handtevy” phone app to assist in lifesaving care specifically to pediatric patients! Pediatric Care Coordinator Adam Wingard explains how the MBFD uses Handtevy in the field to provide the best emergency care for children. This phone application helps emergency responders make quick, efficient and accurate medication dosage calculations based on the patient’s age. The goal is to reduce time spent calculating dosage in emergency situations. Though the app was designed for pediatric patients, EMTs and paramedics can use it for any age. If you see our providers using a phone during a critical call, know it’s a vital part of ensuring timely and precise treatment. #MyrtleBeach #CityofMyrtleBeach

🚨 Importance Alert! 🚨 CPR is a vital skill that can save lives in emergencies, but let's debunk the myth of "Cough CPR" once and for all! Check out our latest blog post to understand why traditional CPR matters more and why relying on coughing during a cardiac event could be dangerous. 💔 Learn why proper training and immediate action are key in saving lives. Read more: https://loom.ly/HNY7SWY #CPR #FirstAid #SaveLives 🩺💪 #stokeontrent #localnews #awareness

Ensuring the safety of teachers, staff, and students in schools is paramount, especially during medical emergencies. Discover valuable insights on establishing effective medical emergency plans and how SaferWatch can assist in these efforts ➡ https://lnkd.in/eRA_8_Rx #MobilePanicButton #SchoolSafety #SaferWatch

Every day, 30 Ohioans experience sudden cardiac arrest. That’s a shocking statistic. 🤯 But here’s the good news: CPR can save lives. ❤️🩹 https://lnkd.in/gvXmS8My A new campaign is urging everyone to learn CPR. It’s simple, effective, and could be the difference between life and death. ⏱️ Let’s spread the word and help our communities.💪 (Whether you're a Bee Gees fan or not, plenty of songs to practice to!😉) #CPR #cardiacarrest #ohiosaveslives #everyminutecounts #AED #firstaid #healthandwellness #publicsafety #emergencymedicine #healthcare #community #education #lifesaving #humanity #compressionsonlycpr #bystanderintervention #savetheday #helpothers #makeadifference #ohio #ohiostrong #health #wellbeing #safetyfirst #emergencyresponse #firstresponder #defibrillation #CPRready #nursesonlinkedin Justin Benoit, MD, MS, FAEMS Andy Wilson Ohio Emergency Medical Services Ohio Department of Public Safety University of Cincinnati American Red Cross American Heart Association National Safety Council HSI The Ohio State University Ohio Nurses Association Ohio

When a child is sick or injured, it can be hard for a parent to know where to take their child -- do they need to go to the emergency department or an urgent care facility? Or can they wait to go to their pediatrician? In this episode of the Peds Pod, Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician Rudy Kink, MD, discusses how to know the best place to take your child when they need medical care. https://ow.ly/je5v50QHeSv