Education and Training
New Infographic: An Urgent Need for Pediatric Post-Crash Care (PCC)
EMS responded to more than 109,000 motor-vehicle crashes involving a child in 2022. About 10,000 of those collisions involved serious injury, and more than 1,100 children lost their lives in a crash.
The updated national PCC infographic highlights 2022 figures (the most current) from the Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), namely the updated statistics of 42,514 crash victims who died in 2022 and 55% of children who were alive when first responders arrived but later died.
“Effective, timely post-crash care saves lives,” said NHTSA Deputy Administrator Sophie Shulman, speaking at the Post-Crash Care Summit in August 2024. “Innovations in care could narrow that gap, potentially saving thousands of lives per year.”
To learn more about post-crash care and how you can help and to download both infographics, visit ems.gov. You can also watch the Post-Crash Care Summit on YouTube.
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PEAK: Procedural Sedation has launched!
Delivering safe and effective procedural sedation for pediatric patients is critical to providing high-quality emergency care. Children undergoing sedation have unique physiological and psychological needs that require specialized attention to minimize risks and ensure their comfort. To support EDs in meeting these needs, EMSC has developed a Pediatric Education and Advocacy Kit (PEAK) on procedural sedation.
This comprehensive toolkit offers expert-developed, evidence-based recommendations, podcasts, infographics, and more—all free and open access. View the resources here. [trm4toyab.cc.rs6.net]
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EMSC Spring 2025 PEARS Courses
The AHA PEARS (Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition, and Stabilization) Course uses a systematic approach to quickly assess, recognize the cause, and stabilize a pediatric patient in an emergency. PEARS is for healthcare providers who infrequently see critically ill infants and children.
Who should take this course?
The AHA’s PEARS Course is designed for healthcare providers and others who might encounter pediatric emergencies during their work including:
- Physicians and nurses not specializing in pediatrics
- Nurse practitioners
- Physician assistants
- EMTs
- Respiratory therapists
- Prehospital and in-facility healthcare providers (outside of critical-care areas)
- Outpatient clinic staff
- School-based providers
- Any other healthcare provider who infrequently sees critically ill or injured infants and children
The remaining course regions/dates are:
- Cut Bank--February 18-19, 2025
- Glasgow--March 4-5, 2025
- Lewistown--March 6-7, 2025
Register Here for Courses.
For more information, please contact Jason Mahoney, Pediatric Liaison @ jason@373consulting.com.
The Pediatric Readiness Quality Improvement Collaborative (PRQC) [emscimprovement.center] concluded its final session on December 17, 2024. While no hospitals from Montana participated, nearby states such as Wyoming, South Dakota, Utah, Colorado, and Washington were involved. The last collaborative session reviewed the PRQC journey, highlighting details and data about the participating Emergency Departments (EDs) and their accomplishments in enhancing pediatric readiness through quality improvement (QI) efforts.
Here are some key highlights from the Collaborative:
- 141 Pediatric Emergency Care Coordinators (PECCs) registered for PRQC, and since joining, 7 Emergency Departments have established new PECCs.
- According to pre- and post-environmental scan data, EDs have made strides in implementing QI and performance measures related to abnormal vital sign reassessment, weighing and recording pediatric patients in kilograms, and conducting pain and suicide assessments.
- Of particular interest, with Montana’s high rate of youth suicide, is the Suicide Prevention Bundle, which includes intervention strategies for screening, discharge safety planning and a toolkit for suicide resources and referrals.
- 80 PRQC sites have entered 13,424 patient records into the National Pediatric Readiness Quality Initiative (NPRQI) data platform.
You can view the accomplishments of a few PRQC sites with this short video [canva.com] showcasing their projects and achievements.
The PRQC team looks forward to sharing more information with you all in the coming months.
EMSC presents at the 2024 National Healthcare Coalition Preparedness Conference
Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) Program managers from Wyoming and Tennessee led a presentation encouraging audience engagement in the partnerships between EMSC, Healthcare Preparedness, and Healthcare Coalitions. Strategies for strengthening the EMSC-HCC relationship and exploring new avenues of collaboration were also discussed. The call for presentations for the 2025 National Healthcare Coalition Preparedness Conference (NHCOC) in Grapevine, TX is open. EMSC partners are encouraged to apply along with representatives from rural and frontier communities, as these topics are highly sought after by conference attendees.
NHCPC 2025 Tracks:
- Track 1: Executive Coalition Leadership
- Track 2: Expanding and Sustaining Coalitions
- Track 3: Emerging Threats
- Track 4: Pediatrics
- Track 5: Health Equity and Coalition Diversity
Learn More and Apply Here.
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Advancing pediatric trauma care at ACS TQIP
The EMSC Program was a key participant at the 2024 American College of Surgeons (ACS) Trauma Quality Improvement Program (TQIP) Annual Conference Nov. 12-14, showcasing the importance of Pediatric Readiness in trauma care through two sessions and an exhibit booth. The two sessions were joined by more than 1,000 attendees and emphasized new research around the impact of Pediatric Readiness on outcomes and the value of standardized improvement resources. Read more [trm4toyab.cc.rs6.net].
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Pediatric Resources for Respiratory Season
Each winter brings with it an increase in respiratory illnesses. Between RSV, COVID-19, and the flu, there’s a particular impact on the pediatric population, which can be a challenge for any healthcare system. To assist adult care systems, Colorado EMSC has compiled a collection of national resources and resources from Children’s Hospital Colorado to improve their capability to provide care for children, also known as being “pediatric ready.”
The Pediatric Respiratory Toolkit [utah.us20.list-manage.com] includes readiness checklists, instructional videos, and on-demand course recommendations, all designed to support pediatric care.
Upcoming Meetings & Conferences
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In the News
The Montana EMSC program sponsored a Pediatric Trauma Simulation at Livingston Fire on December 12th
SIM-MT's Priscilla, Jordan, and Amber brought Aries and Tory (high-fidelity simulation mannequins) to Livingston Fire for a powerful trauma scenario. This session featured an adult and infant patient injured in an explosion and tested the skills of both paramedics and EMTs from the fire department. Hands-on training like this ensures first responders are ready for real emergencies, improving outcomes when it matters most. Thank you to Simulation in Motion Montana and Livingston Fire for their dedication to keeping our kids safe!
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