Education and Training
A Guide to Pediatric Pain Management for Emergency Responders
In this American Academy of Pediatrics, AAP Expert Interview, Dr.Rudy Kink, MD, FAAP, delves into the complexities of pain management in pediatric patients, highlighting recent advancements and critical considerations. The discussion covers the implementation of Pediatric Education for Prehospital Professionals (PEPP) training for providing a full understanding of the available medication options, using pain scales to measure and evaluate treatment effectiveness, and the unique challenges of caring for children with special needs. Dr. Kink also emphasizes the importance of effective communication with families, ensuring that their child’s pain is managed and that the decision to administer pain medication is made with careful consideration. Key aspects such as medication selection and timing are crucial to managing pediatric pain effectively.
Read the Article Here
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NEW CPR Guidelines Released from AAP and AHA
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) partnered with the American Heart Association (AHA) to release new guidelines on resuscitation after drowning. The new guidelines recommend CPR with rescue breaths for all victims who are in cardiac arrest after being pulled from the water. Click below to access the newly released guidelines.
Access the New CPR Guidelines Here [mmaap.mmsend.com]
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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.
Child Ready Pediatric Trauma ECHO session
When: Fri, 21 Feb 2025 | 08:00 AM - 09:00 AM MST
What Topic: Emergency Assessment of Crashing Kids
Course Description: Crashing kids can be one of the most traumatic calls a provider will face. Lack of confidence, training, and low patient acuity combine for the perfect storm of self-doubt and hesitation. This presentation will break down the tools and strategies for dealing with a crashing pediatric patient and review norms and strategies that can be quickly implemented to respond to a crashing pediatric patient. Case studies will be presented to illustrate and allow practice with these skills for participants. For more information, see that attached flyer.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify normal heart rates and respiratory rates in pediatric patients.
- Identify strategies (questions to ask, initial responses) for a crashing pediatric patient.
- Identify appropriate equipment to utilize with these patients.
- Identify common pitfalls in working with crashing pediatric patients.
Where: Virtual session through iECHO › [iecho.org]
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Time-Sensitive Emergency (TSIIs) Skills-DPHHS sponsored Training
Skills rotations will cover the following topics: EPIC, STEMI, Stroke, Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest, and Pediatric Trauma.
Locations and Dates:
- Glendive – April 15
- Libby – April 22
- Three Forks – April 29
Registration Fee: $35 (registration link: Conference Registration)
Details:
- Lunch and snacks during breaks will be provided.
- For those traveling more than 50 miles, one night’s lodging at the state rate ($98 + tax) will be reimbursed.
- Participants will earn 8 hours of Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
If you have any questions, contact Janet Trethewey at jtrethewey@mt.gov | 406/444-0442.
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2025 DPHHS Sponsored PHTLS Courses
The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS), EMS, and Trauma Systems Section (EMSTS) is sponsoring five Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) courses in 2025. These courses are made available through grant funding from the Montana Department of Transportation. EMSTS contracts with SIM MT to conduct these courses.
2025 PHTLS course dates and locations are below. There is a link provided for courses that are currently open for registration. EMSTS courses are offered free of charge to the student.
Seats are limited. Please register only if you are committed to attend both days of training.
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Feb. 8 & 9 - Absarokee
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Feb. 25 & 26 - Deer Lodge
- April 12 & 13 - Superior - Registration not yet open.
- May 17 & 18 - Montana City - Registration not yet open.
- Havre - Date not yet confirmed.
For questions, please contact Shari Graham, NRP EMS System Manager at 406-444-6098 or at Sgraham2@mt.gov.
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Upcoming Meetings & Conferences
The EMSC Advisory Committee oversees the MT EMSC program, which focuses on enhancing pediatric readiness in emergency departments and EMS/Fire agencies throughout Montana.
Committee members come from various healthcare organizations, community service agencies, and other organizations dedicated to children's care. The Advisory Committee identifies EMSC priorities and implements and evaluates program strategies. Furthermore, the committee guides the Montana DPHHS and the EMS & Trauma Section on emergency medical services for children. This encompasses various areas, including pediatric emergency medicine, trauma, disaster care, early treatment of maltreated children, and care for children with special healthcare needs.
Featured March Topics:
Registration is OPEN for the 2025 Rocky Mountain Stroke Conference on April 24, 2025!
- Featured Pediatric Presentation: Pediatric Stroke: Biggest Challenges in the Smallest Patients - Lisa Pabst, MD, Assistant Professor of Pediatric Neurology, Director of Pediatric Stroke Program
Contact Ginger Claussen if you have any questions or need assistance. ginger.claussen@umontana.edu 406.243.4623.
47th Annual Current Concepts in Neonatal and Pediatric Transport Conference
February 19-21, 2025
Radisson Hotel Downtown Salt Lake City, UT
*Virtual Option available
https://intermountainhealthcare.org/for-professionals/neonatal-pediatric-transport-conference
Critically ill neonates and children are at risk from disease, injury, and the transport itself during the transport period. This risk can be minimized by good communication between the referring and receiving providers, careful evaluation and management, anticipation of complications, and a well-equipped and well-trained team. This conference provides a comprehensive approach to clinical issues related to neonatal and pediatric transport.
Optional Session 1: Adult Transport Lectures (held at the Radisson Hotel)
Optional Session 2: Neonatal and Pediatric Procedure Labs (held at Primary Children’s Eccles Outpatient)
Register Here
22 possible AMA and ANCC credits and Respiratory Care Credit
OB & Newborn Education Weekend
Farmington, Utah
March 21 - 22, 2025
Join us in Farmington, Utah, for exclusive courses and to network with neonatal and OB providers from across the region!
University of Utah Health AirMed’s Neonatal and high-risk OB team will facilitate a two-day, in-person OB Education Weekend on March 21 - 22, 2025. The weekend will include OB and Newborn certification courses (offered a la carte), simulation, and a tour of one of AirMed’s helicopters for any healthcare provider in the region with an active healthcare license.
AirMed, University of Utah Health’s patient transportation service, covers one of the nation's largest geographical areas of any flight program. Serving this expansive area has formed relationships with staff, EMS, and medical institutions throughout the Mountain West. AirMed’s mission includes educating healthcare professionals and ensuring patients receive exceptional pre-hospital and transport-level care, regardless of location.
Register Here
In the News
EMSC Reauthorization Act signed into law
On Dec. 23, H.R. 6960, the “Emergency Medical Services for Children Reauthorization Act of 2024,” was signed into law. The legislation – championed by Rep. Buddy Carter, Rep. Kathy Castor, Rep. John Joyce, Rep. Kim Schrier, Sen. Bob Casey, and Sen. Ted Budd – sustains the work of the EMSC Program in ensuring high-quality emergency care for children across the United States.
Child health advocates from numerous disciplines came together to support the bill, including advocates from the American Academy of Pediatrics, American College of Emergency Physicians, American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma, American Hospital Association, Children's Hospital Association, and Emergency Nurses Association (ENA).
Read the official White House press release here or read a press release from ENA here. You can also learn more about the bill or the EMSC's impact.
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