Why Is Pain Not Managed Adequately in Children? Historically, there has been support for the concept that children are not capable of perceiving and responding to pain in the same way as adults. Many misconceptions have existed that have interfered with best practices...
Respiratory distress is one of the most common complaints that EMS is called for, however it represents a wide array of medical conditions which differ between pediatric and adult patients. This session will provide both new and experienced providers with an overview...
The US has both poor birth and neonatal mortality rates. In this class, we will address how the EMS provider can recognize and effectively treat these common issues. Here you will learn the PEARLS of running the neonatal call, all while gleaming from the alphabet soup...
This session will help First Responders, EMT’s, Paramedics, Nurses, and Physicians have a better understanding of how morbidly obese patients are injured. We will use a unique power point presentation to show how difficult it is for obese patients to do simple things...
Responding to mental health emergencies puts the provider and patient at risk for injury. Pediatrics are a specialized population with a unique spectrum of mental health disorders and response to intervention attempts. This presentation focuses on strategies to both...
