PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — It’s a scary situation when a child is having a medical emergency. A new study by researchers at OHSU also finds there is anxiety for many first responders during pediatric ...

The first national assessment of pediatric emergency medical services (EMS) in the US reported modest readiness. Gaps were noted in quality improvement, family-centered care, and coordination with ...

Landisburg EMS has become the second ambulance unit in the county to be certified for pediatric response and care. The unit recently obtained a “master” certification through a program with the state ...

CAROLYN: NOT ONLY IS BUECHEL FIRE AND EMS A SAFE PLACE FOR CHILDREN, IT NOW ALSO RECEIVED A SPECIAL PEDIATRIC ACCREDITATION, MAKING SURE THEY ARE READY FOR EVEN THE LITTLEST PATIENTS. >> WE ARE TRYING ...

When emergency crews respond to calls with a child needing an urgent medication, those first responders quickly need to calculate an exact dosage amount – based on age and weight. Later in June, the ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Editor's note: The above video is when Mayor Craig Greenberg promoted four EMS personnel in 2023. The Kentucky Emergency Medical Services for Children (KYEMSC) Advisory Committee ...