Emergency Pediatric Care (Print) with Course Manual (eBook)

Emergency Pediatric Care, Fourth Edition is an essential continuing education course for practitioners to refresh and update their clinical knowledge, practice psychomotor skills, and apply critical thinking to potential patient presentations. It uses a specialized version of the Pediatric Education for Prehospital Professionals, Fourth Edition as the reference text and includes comprehensive coverage of pediatric development and assessment, respiratory emergencies, trauma care, shock and circulation, medical emergencies, toxicological emergencies, maltreatment, obstetric and newborn care, children with special healthcare needs, and behavioral health.

Format: Hardback
Publication date: 13 July 2022
Publisher: Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc

Each year, around 1.6 million pediatric patients in the United States are transported by ambulance to emergency departments, while millions more receive care worldwide. Given the low-frequency, high-acuity nature of pediatric prehospital 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 when a pediatric call is received.

Emergency Pediatric Care, Fourth Edition, represents the next phase in the evolution of this critical continuing education course. The EPC Course utilizes a specialized version of the Pediatric Education for Prehospital Professionals, Fourth Edition, as its reference text, accompanied by a comprehensive course manual. This manual serves as an engaging resource that practitioners can reference beyond the course to enhance their ability to provide optimal care for their young patients.

At the heart of NAEMT's EPC program is a family-centered approach to pediatric care. By educating prehospital care practitioners of all levels across the globe, the program aims to promote excellence in pediatric patient management by all involved in delivering prehospital care. 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.

The course manual encompasses a comprehensive coverage of various topics, including:

Pediatric Development and Assessment: This section delves into the unique developmental stages and assessments of pediatric patients, taking into account their age-specific characteristics and vulnerabilities.

Pediatric Respiratory Emergencies: It provides detailed information on managing respiratory emergencies in children, such as asthma attacks, bronchiolitis, and respiratory distress.

Pediatric Trauma Care: This section covers the evaluation, management, and stabilization of pediatric trauma patients, including trauma assessment, bleeding control, and immobilization techniques.

Shock and Circulation: It explores the diagnosis and treatment of shock and circulatory emergencies in children, including hypovolemia, cardiopulmonary arrest, and shock syndrome.

Common Pediatric Conditions: This section covers a range of common pediatric conditions, such as fever, diarrhea, vomiting, and seizures, providing guidance on their management and disposition.

In addition to these core topics, the course manual also includes valuable information on pediatric patient communication, ethical considerations, and cultural sensitivity. By incorporating a family-centered approach and a comprehensive coverage of pediatric emergencies, the EPC course equips practitioners with the skills and knowledge necessary to provide exceptional care to children in critical situations.

In conclusion, Emergency Pediatric Care, Fourth Edition, along with its accompanying course manual, is a vital resource for practitioners seeking to enhance their expertise in pediatric prehospital care. By adopting a family-centered approach and providing comprehensive coverage of pediatric emergencies, the EPC program aims to promote excellence in pediatric patient management and ensure the best possible outcomes for children in critical situations.

Weight: 964g
ISBN-13: 9781284255119
Edition number: 4 ed