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can be used by training officers, medical directors, nurse educators, Pediatric Emergency Care Champions/Coordinators (PECCs) and others to provide weekly pediatric education. Please spread the word about the
PEDReady website
and newsletter with your ED, EMS and pediatric colleagues!
Reminder:
Email
pedready@jax.ufl.edu
with your suggestions, upcoming pediatric courses or requested content.
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Encourage others to sign up for the PEDReady listserve & weekly newsbrief, the PE
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http://bit.ly/flpearl
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Focus | Pediatric Emergency ABC's & More
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Pediatric Emergency ABC’s and More
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Tired of looking in multiple places for pediatric vital signs, pediatric scoring systems and information? This new PEDReady resource,
Pediatric Emergency ABC's and More*
, provides the basic information you need to initially manage a pediatric resuscitation or emergency. It was designed based on feedback from ED and trauma nurses, physicians and transport teams. You can download it to your phone or computer and/or print it as a poster.
Part 1
is divided into 4 sections: airway, breathing, circulation and disability/environment. It includes equipment information, vital signs by age, the most recent ATLS fluid recommendations for pediatric burns and other key information. The chest tube chart is primarily included for use in initial pediatric trauma management. Pigtail catheter sizes vary depending on indication and there is not a simple weight-based chart.
Pediatric Emergency ABC's and More
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Part 2
includes sections on pain management, procedural sedation and miscellaneous pediatric information such as temperature conversion, normal pediatric lab values by age, fracture classifications, death communication tips and more.
Pediatric Emergency ABC's and More
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This resource is primarily ED-focused but contains great educational information for EMS and transport teams.
*Disclaimer:
Pediatric Emergency ABCs and More
is not a replacement for your weight/age/length based dosing systems. This resource is provided for educational and informational purposes only. It is
not
intended as a substitute for your agency or hospital protocols, policies or medical direction. Patient care must be individualized.
Please email
pedready@jax.ufl.edu
if you have recommended changes or would like to individualize for your ED or agency.
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2. Get Ready for EMS Week 2019: "Beyond the Call"
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National EMS Week is May 19-25, 2019 with a theme of "Beyond the Call." Here are ways you can participate each day:
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Monday: EMS Education Day
- Review pediatric equipment or pediatric protocols
Tuesday: Safety Tuesday
- Promote safe sleep for infants and safe transport
Wednesday: EMS for Children Day
- Do something special for EMS!
- Watch the EIIC webinar, “Prehospital Care of Children: Review of Evidence-Based Guidelines,” at 11:00 am EST
Thursday: Stop the Bleed Day
Friday: EMS Recognition Day
- Recognize a PECC or pediatric champion (and don't forget to inform us of who you choose!)
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3. Upcoming Pediatric Emergency Conferences
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Emerald Coast Conference 2019
June 3–6, 2019 |
Destin, FL
Hosted by: Alabama ACEP
Designed for physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners and physician assistants engaged in the practice of emergency medicine. Check out the speaker list of Florida PEDReady Champions!
Access Brochure
Pediatric Emergency Workshop: Neonatal Emergencies, PEM Literature Update, Pediatric Fever and More!
June 2, 2019 (pre-conference workshop)
Limited to 40 participants
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Symposium by the Sea 2019
August 1-4, 2019 |
Boca Raton, FL
Hosted by: Florida College of Emergency Physicians (FCEP)
FCEP's annual meeting & educational conference, Symposium by the Sea, is designed for emergency physicians, residents, students, physician assistants, nurses and allied health professionals interested in emergency care.
Pediatric Trauma Workshop
August 2, 2019 | 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
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Pediatric Care After Resuscitation (PCAR) Course
Dec 2-3, 2019 | Jacksonville, FL
The mission of TCAR (Trauma Care After Resuscitation) Education Programs is to expand the knowledge base and clinical reasoning skills of nurses who work with injured patients anywhere along the trauma continuum of care, particularly in the post-resuscitation phase.
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Thanks for being a Pediatric Champion!
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The Florida PEDReady Program
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