Emergency Pediatric Care Course Manual (Paperback + eBook)

Emergency Pediatric Care, Fourth Edition is an engaging resource that helps practitioners provide the best care for their young patients. It covers pediatric development and assessment, respiratory emergencies, trauma care, shock and circulation, medical emergencies, toxicological emergencies, maltreatment, obstetric and newborn care, and children with special healthcare needs.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 190 pages
Publication date: 10 June 2022
Publisher: Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc

Each year, approximately 1.6 million pediatric patients in the United States are transported by ambulance to an emergency department, and millions more receive care worldwide. Given the nature of pediatric prehospital patient care as low-frequency, high-acuity care, it is essential for practitioners to continually refresh and update their clinical knowledge, practice psychomotor skills, and apply critical thinking to potential patient presentations. This ensures that they are well-prepared to respond effectively when a pediatric call is received.

Emergency Pediatric Care, Fourth Edition, represents the next phase in the evolution of this critical continuing education course. This comprehensive course manual serves as an invaluable resource for practitioners, enabling them to provide the best care for their young patients even after the course concludes.

A Family-Centered Approach to Pediatric Care

The National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMTs) Emergency Pediatric Care (EPC) program plays a vital role in serving pediatric patients globally. By educating prehospital care practitioners of all levels, the EPC program promotes excellence in pediatric patient management across the board. The primary objective of the EPC course goes beyond ensuring that EMS practitioners can provide better care for ill and injured children. It recognizes that almost every pediatric call revolves around the needs of both the child and their caregivers.

This course manual offers comprehensive coverage of various topics, including:

Pediatric Development and Assessment: Understanding the unique growth and development stages of children, as well as the appropriate assessment techniques to evaluate their health and well-being.

Pediatric Respiratory Emergencies: Addressing respiratory emergencies that may occur in pediatric patients, such as asthma attacks, bronchiolitis, and respiratory distress.

Pediatric Trauma Care: Providing timely and effective care for pediatric trauma patients, including managing injuries, bleeding, and shock.

Shock and Circulation: Understanding the pathophysiology of shock and circulation disorders in children, and implementing appropriate interventions to stabilize and support these patients.

Common Pediatric Medical Emergencies: Covering a range of medical emergencies that commonly affect pediatric patients, such as seizures, allergic reactions, and poisoning.

Cardiac Events: Addressing cardiac emergencies in pediatric patients, including recognizing the signs and symptoms of heart conditions, and implementing appropriate interventions such as CPR and defibrillation.

Common Toxicological Emergencies: Recognizing and managing toxicological emergencies that may occur in pediatric patients, such as drug overdoses, insect bites, and environmental exposures.

Maltreatment: Recognizing and addressing cases of child maltreatment, including recognizing signs of abuse and providing appropriate support and intervention to protect children.

Obstetric and Newborn Care: Providing care to pregnant women and newborns, including managing prenatal care, labor and delivery, and postpartum care.

Children with Special Healthcare Needs: Understanding the unique healthcare needs of children with disabilities, chronic conditions, and genetic disorders, and implementing appropriate interventions to support their well-being.

Behavioral Health: Recognizing and addressing behavioral health issues that may arise in pediatric patients, such as anxiety, depression, and trauma-related disorders, and implementing appropriate interventions to promote mental health and well-being.

By investing in the Emergency Pediatric Care, Fourth Edition course manual, practitioners can enhance their knowledge, skills, and critical thinking abilities, ensuring they are well-prepared to provide the highest quality care to pediatric patients. This resource serves as a valuable tool for practitioners to consult and refer to, helping them deliver the best possible outcomes for their young patients in emergency situations.

Weight: 539g
ISBN-13: 9781284245912
Edition number: 4 ed