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Chapter 34 - Pediatric Emergencies

Teaching Resource for Instructors in Prehospital Pediatrics (TRIPP-BLS), Center for Pediatric Emergency Medicine - "an encyclopedic resource that furnishes EMT instructors with fundamental background knowledge about assessing and treating critically ill and injured children."
Childhood Seizures Fact Sheet, American College of Emergency Physicians - written for parents of children who have experienced their first febrile seizure—great info to help calm parents.
"Considerations in Pediatric Trauma," eMedicine - provides a thorough look at the special needs of young trauma patients.
Emergency Information Form for Children with Special Needs (PDF), American College of Emergency Physicians and American Academy of Pediatrics - this standardized form is used by parents and caregivers to collect and share pertinent information with emergency responders.
Emergency Medical Services for Children
Idaho EMS for Children
Pediatric Education for Prehospital Professionals (PEPP) - specialized training developed by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
"Special Considerations for Pediatric Trauma Patients" - a simple table that highlights a young patient's special needs for assessment and treatment.

Normal pediatric vital signs (age 1 to 8 years)

Pulse 80 to 100 beats per minute

Blood pressure 80 to 110 mmHg

Respirations 15 to 30 breaths per minute

Normal infant vital signs (age 1 to 12 months)

Pulse 100 to 140 beats per minute

Blood pressure 70 to 95 mmHg systolic

Respirations 25 to 50 breaths per minute

Chapter 36 - Assessment-Based Management

Appendix D - Medical Terminology

MedTerms Medical Dictionary, MedicineNet.com
Online Medical Dictionary (UK), Dept. of Medical Oncology, University of Newcastle upon Tyne
Quick Reference to Medical Terminology - *EMSresource.net Recommends
Vocabulary Explorer, EMTB.com - review basic medical terminology with a glossary, interactive flashcards and crossword puzzles.

Updated 12.01.03