Inside EMS: Understanding the pediatric patient
May 10, 2019•25 min•Season 1Ep. 177
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Episode description
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In this episode, co-hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson discuss EMS1 columnist Kevin Grange's recent article, "Pediatric patient ABCs: 7 tips for EMTs and paramedics." Our co-hosts talk about building confidence, how best to use the Pediatric Assessment Triangle (PAT) and knowing the five different age ranges of growth development.
Pediatric calls are one of the top challenges for EMS providers, secondary to minimal training and call volume.
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