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Disasters pose unique challenges to the medical care of children, who require specialized treatment due to their physiological differences and heightened vulnerability. Children are not small adults; they have distinct medical and emotional needs that must be addressed in disaster situations. Having the capability to accurately assess and prioritize treatment for pediatric patients can make a life-or-death difference amid restricted resources and unfolding chaos.
This case-based, question-style course offers crucial knowledge and skills, empowering medical professionals to effectively respond to pediatric emergencies in chaotic environments. Participants will have an opportunity to practice what they learn through a number of serious games. Enroll in this 50-minute module now to enhance your ability to safeguard the health and lives of children during disasters, ensuring you are prepared to make decisive, informed, and compassionate interventions when it matters most.
What You Will Learn
- Advanced pediatric triage techniques that ensure the most effective use of limited resources.
- Child-specific emergency medical services protocols for improved outcomes in mass casualties.
- Rapid, thorough assessment methods to identify critical interventions for child victims in disaster settings.
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Pediatric Disaster Medicine Curriculum: Trauma, Triage, and EMS in Disasters
- Duration:50 minutes
- Available Credit:CE
- Focus Area:Disaster Management, Emergency Management
- Target Audience:Behavioral Health Professionals, Nurses, Physicians & APPs
- Format:Module
- Institution:Pediatric Pandemic Network, RegionV for Kids
This module is now available in our Free Courseware Library! Download it today and start using it across your organization for free.
Disasters pose unique challenges to the medical care of children, who require specialized treatment due to their physiological differences and heightened vulnerability. Children are not small adults; they have distinct medical and emotional needs that must be addressed in disaster situations. Having the capability to accurately assess and prioritize treatment for pediatric patients can make a life-or-death difference amid restricted resources and unfolding chaos.
This case-based, question-style course offers crucial knowledge and skills, empowering medical professionals to effectively respond to pediatric emergencies in chaotic environments. Participants will have an opportunity to practice what they learn through a number of serious games. Enroll in this 50-minute module now to enhance your ability to safeguard the health and lives of children during disasters, ensuring you are prepared to make decisive, informed, and compassionate interventions when it matters most.
What You Will Learn
- Advanced pediatric triage techniques that ensure the most effective use of limited resources.
- Child-specific emergency medical services protocols for improved outcomes in mass casualties.
- Rapid, thorough assessment methods to identify critical interventions for child victims in disaster settings.
- Duration:50 minutes
- Available Credit:CE
- Focus Area:Disaster Management, Emergency Management
- Target Audience:Behavioral Health Professionals, Nurses, Physicians & APPs
- Format:Module
- Institution:Pediatric Pandemic Network, RegionV for Kids
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