Ready or Not: Pediatric Readiness in EMS

How ready are EMS agencies to care for children? This Journal Club examines the first comprehensive national assessment of pediatric prehospital readiness across nearly 7,000 U.S. EMS agencies. We’ll explore where agencies are doing well, where important gaps remain, and why a pediatric emergency care coordinator may make a meaningful difference.

Important Links:

Article: The National Pediatric Prehospital Readiness Project: First Comprehensive Assessment of United States Emergency Medical Services Agencies

Data from the Study: https://emscdatacenter.org/sp/data-center/pprp-research-opportunities-request-process/

PPRP Toolkit: https://emscimprovement.center/domains/prehospital-care/prehospital-pediatric-readiness/pprp-toolkit/