Paramedic Recert EMS Care | 23-MCIT-F3-4130 | Pediatric Transport starts with the introduction to the topic.

This chapter discusses the various aspects of Pediatric Transport considering that ambulance crashes involve Pediatric patients ( with a rough estimate of 600 cases per year). The lessons discuss the measure of secure a child safely, NHTSA recommendations, and ongoing initiatives to increase child safety during ambulance transport

The lessons covered

• Lesson 1: Challenges In Pediatric Transportation.
• Lesson 2: NHTSA Recommendations.
• Lesson 3: Child Restraints. And,
• Lesson 4: Current initiatives to enhance Child Safety During Ambulance Transit.

Excerpt from Paramedic Recert EMS Care Paramedic Recert EMS Care | 23-MCIT-F3-4130 | Pediatric Transport

Situation 3:

For a child whose condition requires continuous and intensive medical monitoring or interventions.

The Ideal:

Transport the child in a size-appropriate child restraint system that complies with the injury criteria of FMVSS No. 213, secured appropriately on the cot.

If the Ideal Is Not Practical or Achievable:

Secure the child to the cot, head first, with three horizontal restraints across the torso (chest, waist, and knees) and one vertical restraint across each shoulder. Suppose the child’s condition requires medical interventions, which require the removal of some restraints. In that case, the restraints should be re-secured as quickly as possible as soon as the interventions are completed and it is medically feasible. In the best interest of the child and the EMS personnel, the emergency ground ambulance operator is urged to consider stopping the ambulance during the interventions. If spinal immobilization of the child is required, please follow the recommendation for Situation 4.