Pediatric Cardiac Emergencies in EMS
Tackle pediatric cardiac emergencies in EMS with confidence — vital signs, shock types, congenital anomalies, and critical transport decisions explained.
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What You'll Learn
- Describe the emergencies that most commonly affect the pediatric population and how pediatric cardiac events are relatively rare
- Recognize the signs of a pediatric cardiac emergency and differentiate these from more common respiratory and perfusion-related signs
- Explain how the management of pediatric cardiac emergencies is crucial in the prehospital environment
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