Pediatric Medical Emergencies
This interactive session focuses on reviewing common pediatric medical emergencies and helping EMS providers recognize key signs and symptoms for accurate diagnosis and treatment. 1 CEH Pediatric Medical Emergencies, all provider levels.
1:00 PM - 1:50 PMThu
Ballroom IV
Presenters
Craig Johnson, EMT-P, EMS-IC
EMS Director
Mecosta County EMS
This interactive session focuses on reviewing common pediatric medical emergencies and helping EMS providers recognize key signs and symptoms for accurate diagnosis and treatment. Participants will learn how to systematically assess pediatric patients and identify critical conditions, with an emphasis on the unique presentation of medical emergencies in children. The session will also cover effective communication techniques with both young patients and caregivers, ensuring that EMS providers can make informed decisions and deliver appropriate, evidence-based interventions in urgent situations.