The EMSC Family Advocacy Network created in 1999 supports improvements in the quality of pediatric medical care.& fosters inclusion of family representation.
Washington,DC
Joined December 2011
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Visit EMSC’s website for details about EMSC Day celebration resources and activities, including a pediatric seizure management webinar May 21 with free CE: bit.ly/EMSforChildrenDay
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Caring for a physically abused child is complex
EMSC developed resources to help navigate these situations including
✨History taking tips
✨Concerning PE findings
✨Initial eval & management
✨Communication strategies
✨Dispo
bit.ly/3N3RSMO #PEAKChildAbuse #NAT
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Kids are most at risk for lead exposure, but it's preventable! Your child should be tested twice by the age of two to keep them safe. Visit: bit.ly/3A0U19c #LeadFreeKids #ChildrensHealthMonth
ALT Informational graphic by DC Health promoting lead testing in children, featuring a healthcare professional administering a test to a child held by a parent. Text urges testing at ages 1 and 2 years, with a link for more information.
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🎉Congratulations🎉 to the 7,000 EMS and fire-rescue agencies that participated in the PPRP Assessment! Your dedication to Pediatric Readiness helps save lives!
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📅 Register today for the upcoming PPN Pediatric Crisis Standards of Care Webinar 👉 tinyurl.com/3eknunt4
Top experts discuss legal & ethical issues in pediatric crisis care. @MlozonLozon @jghodgejr, Dr. Debra DeBruin @umnbioethics. Live Q&A with Kevin McCulley,PPN COO.
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Finally! The new PECARN cervical spine injury prediction rule for injured children can help guide pediatric trauma care.
@M_Lin says there are high-risk and intermediate-risk factors that can help minimize unnecessary imaging in children. tinyurl.com/mwcxpdxf #FOAMed
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U.S. Injuries From Electric Bikes, Scooters Are Soaring
Read more here: healthday.com/health-news/fi…
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Approximately 85% of neonatal and pediatric patients present to general emergency departments (EDs). This updated Pediatric Interfacility Transfer Guide with its companion toolkit informs how to safely transfer a child to reach a higher level of care when needed.
emscimprovement.center/educa…
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Crisis Communication requires plain and simple language so everyone, including children, knows how to stay safe and get help quickly. To learn more visit plainlanguage.gov/ #PrepTheKids
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The EDC is so grateful to all the EMS🚑 and Fire-Rescue🚒 agencies that have participated in the Prehospital Pediatric Readiness Project! Your responses are vital to ensuring emergency care for all children!
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"I put my daughter's life in their hands." Watch one Iowa family's story to learn why prehospital pediatric care and #EMSforChildrenDay matter ⬇️
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What do you know about how kids drown in your community? What can you do to help prevent tragedy this year?
AAP President Dr. Benjamin D. Hoffman is urging pediatricians to talk to families about drowning risk factors and using layers of protection.
bit.ly/44UIkMu.
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#EMSWeek is almost here!
In honor of #EMSCDay on Wednesday, join our webinar on prehospital pediatric airway management! 1.5 hours of free CE available via @ProdigyEMS.
Details & registration: ow.ly/xqgo50RyMNZ #EMSCDay @NAEMT_ @Acepnow
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EMS & fire-rescue agencies: Today is the day!
The Prehospital Pediatric Readiness Assessment is now officially open! Be part of a national effort to improve prehospital care for children: emspedsready.org #PedsReady
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Ensure kids get the medical attention they need in critical moments. Find out the steps your
agency can take to become pediatric ready at https:/bit.ly/prehospitalpedsready. #PedsReady
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🚨🌊 National Tsunami Preparedness Week! It's a crucial reminder for all of us to be ready for the unexpected, especially when it comes to keeping our little ones safe during emergencies and disasters! To learn safety tips during a tsunamic, visit ow.ly/oRsg50R4yNe
ALT A photo of a beach with a sign that says "Danger Tsunami"
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🚀 We've launched the first learning module in a new series for pediatric emergency care coordinators (PECCs) in EDs. 🏥👩⚕️👨⚕️ Check it out: ow.ly/YrcF50QJZ3P #PedsReady #PEMTwitter @pedsready
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The U.S. Census Bureau produces timely local data critical to Emergency Management about mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery efforts. census.gov/newsroom/stories/…
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Pediatricians must distinguish mental health concerns that can be managed with outpatient services from those that require emergency psychiatric services.
Advice at bit.ly/49IF1cs.
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LISTERIA OUTBREAK: There are 26 people sick & 23 hospitalized. Sadly, 2 have died. Many brands of cheeses, crema, & yogurt have been recalled. If you have any, don’t eat them. Check the full list of recalled products: bit.ly/3Oy0gVU
ALT Queso fresco, with text saying “Food safety alert. Listeria outbreak linked to queso fresco and cotija cheese. Do not eat recalled cheeses, crema, and yogurt: -Types of cheese include, queso fresco, cotija, oaxaca, panela, requeson, ricotta, & many more. -Brands include, Tio Francisco, Don Francisco, Rizo Bros, San Carlos, Campesino, & more See CDC's outbreak notice for a full list of recalled products."