Aurora South Region EMS Program Monthly Training

Training Objectives

• Review pediatric assessment using the pediatric assessment triangle
• Review signs, symptoms and care of respiratory emergencies in pediatric patients
• Watch various pediatric 'sick-kids' video cases and discuss assessment findings and appropriate treatments
• Skill stations:
  • Croup with respiratory distress: Discuss and provide hands-on treatment with nebulized epinephrine
  • Severe asthma attack with severe respiratory distress: Discuss treatment with IM epinephrine and CPAP (age appropriate)
  • Respiratory failure: Discuss treatment with BVM and in-line administration of bronchdilators