Pediatric Airway & Ventilation
This interactive, hands-on session prepares EMS providers to effectively manage airway and ventilation challenges in pediatric patients. 1 CEH Pediatrics, all provider levels.
11:00 AM - 11:50 AMThu
Ballroom IV
Presenters
Matthew Kidd, EMT-P, EMS-IC, Fire Instructor
This interactive, hands-on session prepares EMS providers to effectively manage airway and ventilation challenges in pediatric patients. Participants will practice assessing and securing the airway, recognizing signs of respiratory distress, and applying evidence-based interventions to optimize oxygenation and ventilation. Emphasis is placed on the unique anatomical and physiological considerations of pediatric patients, clinical decision-making, and adapting techniques to a variety of real-world scenarios.