EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) services for pediatric patients may include assessing, stabilizing, and transporting them safely. Some common pediatric emergencies include: Respiratory distress Circulation and shock Seizures and neurological emergencies Allergic reactions and anaphylaxis Traumatic injuries Dehydration When assessing a child, EMTs should consider: Behavior changes, Vomiting/diarrhea, Urinary frequency, Medication/Allergies, and Medical history. If the child's condition is urgent, EMTs should focus on the basics: circulation, airway, and breathing. Pediatric... Show more EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) services for pediatric patients may include assessing, stabilizing, and transporting them safely. Some common pediatric emergencies include: Respiratory distress Circulation and shock Seizures and neurological emergencies Allergic reactions and anaphylaxis Traumatic injuries Dehydration When assessing a child, EMTs should consider: Behavior changes, Vomiting/diarrhea, Urinary frequency, Medication/Allergies, and Medical history. If the child's condition is urgent, EMTs should focus on the basics: circulation, airway, and breathing. Pediatric vital signs for EMS include: Heart rate, Blood pressure, Temperature, and Respiration rate. Vital signs vary with age. For example, a child's heart rate is taken using the brachial pulse until they are about 6 years old. Here are some tips for taking pediatric vital signs: Count respirations for 30 seconds and double the number Watch the rise and fall of the abdomen for respirations in children under 3 Take a pediatric pulse for a full minute and document the quality and regularity Show less
EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) services for pediatric patients may include assessing, stabilizing, and transporting them safely.
Some common pediatric emergencies include: Respiratory distress Circulation and shock Seizures and neurological emergencies Allergic reactions and anaphylaxis Traumatic injuries Dehydration
When assessing a child, EMTs should consider: Behavior changes, Vomiting/diarrhea, Urinary frequency, Medication/Allergies, and Medical history. If the child's condition is urgent, EMTs should focus on the basics: circulation, airway, and breathing. Pediatric vital signs for EMS include: Heart rate, Blood pressure, Temperature, and Respiration rate. Vital signs vary with age. For example, a child's heart rate is taken using the brachial pulse until they are about 6 years old. Here are some tips for taking pediatric vital signs: Count respirations for 30 seconds and double the number Watch the rise and fall of the abdomen for respirations in children under 3 Take a pediatric pulse for a full minute and document the quality and regularity
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