Education and Training
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Pediatric Prehospital Seizures: Evidence-Based Practice and Future Directions
With presentations from Manish I. Shah, MD, MS, and Joseph Finney, MD
Wednesday, May 21, 4-530 pm CT
Free CE is available for live attendees.
Register here
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The fourth learning module for ED PECCs focuses on safety
Establishing pediatric emergency care coordinators (PECCs) in EDs and EMS agencies is considered the single most important driver for Pediatric Readiness. A new, fourth module in a learning series for ED PECCs is now available. This module covers the PECC role in ensuring the safety of pediatric patients and medication.
Also available are new flyers that provide an overview of the PECC role in EMS agencies and EDs.
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Is your ED new to Pediatric Readiness? Not sure where to start? This infographic provides ED clinicians with a step-by-step approach to the National Pediatric Readiness Project's tools and resources. Check out the new NPRP roadmap.
New AAP Resource: Measles Communications Toolkit
The AAP has a new measles toolkit with resources for chapters and members to promote timely measles vaccination and combat misinformation. The content includes graphics ready for social media, videos, fact sheets from HealthyChildren.org, and printable handouts.
FAN Feature: The benefits of engaging families in research publications
Sara Mullins, BSME, CFEI, IAAI-FIT, FF/EMT, Colorado's Family Advisory Network (FAN) representative, recently coauthored a published paper, “Supporting Children’s Mental Health Needs in Disasters” in Pediatrics.
The paper delves into the mental health challenges children face during and after disasters and the critical role families play in supporting their well-being. Read more.
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A new study further validates the PECARN rule on blunt torso trauma
A new study from the UC Davis School of Medicine looked at a rule created by the Pediatric Emergency Care Applied Research Network (PECARN) that helps providers identify children with blunt torso injuries who are at very low risk for severe internal injuries.
The rule has been shown to help providers determine when a CT scan is not needed. However, the risk associated with only one or two of the rule's variables was previously unclear. This research found a very low risk associated with one or two variables, confirming that the PECARN rule is accurate and can help doctors reduce unnecessary radiation exposure. You can read the full study or access the rule on MMDCalcab.cc.rs6.net.
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Registration is now open for the Pediatric Emergency and Trauma Outreach Symposium, which will be held June 25-26, 2025, in Bozeman, MT (Brochure attached).
Instructions for creating a free profile on CE@CHCO to register are also attached here.
CE Credit: CME, NCPD, & EMS
Registration Link: Bozeman ETOS [ce.childrenscolorado.org]
Registration fee: $60
The Colorado Pediatric Psychiatry Consultation & Access Program (CoPPCAP) offers this four-session ECHO series to educate emergency department providers about common pediatric mental health concerns encountered in acute care settings. Topics include legal considerations in acute care, addressing suicidality and non-suicidal self-injury, management of agitation and acute behavioral concerns, pediatric psychopharmacology, and substance use disorders in emergency settings.
Each session will include a brief didactic overview of the topic followed by a participant-initiated, case-based discussion. The series will feature Cassidy McNitt, MD, Associate Medical Director of CoPPCAP, and other medical experts.
Pediatric Psychiatry in Acute Care Settings
AUDIENCE
Prescribing providers (MD, DO, NP, PA) working in emergency medicine
COMMITMENT
Four weekly ECHO sessions held virtually
Wednesdays 7:30 - 8:30 AM MT
May 7 - 28
SIGN UP [org.us19.list-manage.com]
SESSION TOPICS
May 7-Addressing Safety Concerns and Legal Considerations for Pediatric Patients
May 14-Management of Agitation and Acute Behavioral Concerns
May 21-Addressing Substance Use in Pediatric Patients
May 28-Pediatric Psychopharmacology for Emergency Department Providers
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.
In the News
Check out this Science Friday episode featuring EMSC's and UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh's Dr. Sylvia Owusu-Ansah, a medical consultant for the hit show "The Pitt," who helped convey the stories - and challenges - of everyday life in America's often-strained EDs.
Listen here : https://pod.link/.../epi.../c38648029508535809e0c85111c5856e.
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