Epidemiology of Pediatric Transports and First Aid in a German Municipal Emergency Medical Services (EMS) System: A Cohort Study
Conclusion: Invasive procedures are rarely performed during prehospital care for pediatric patients. Trauma cases predominated in the ED group (99.2%), whereas the PICU group exhibited greater diagnostic variability, including trauma and internal emergencies. This study identified significant gaps i...
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| Main Authors: | , , , , |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wiley
2025-01-01
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| Series: | Emergency Medicine International |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/emmi/8184007 |
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| Summary: | Conclusion: Invasive procedures are rarely performed during prehospital care for pediatric patients. Trauma cases predominated in the ED group (99.2%), whereas the PICU group exhibited greater diagnostic variability, including trauma and internal emergencies. This study identified significant gaps in medical documentation. Training for paramedics and emergency health workers should prioritize airway management, including supraglottic airway (SGA) devices, thoracic drainage, and vascular access techniques such as peripheral intravenous (PIV) and intraosseous (IO) access. Additionally, efforts to improve medical documentation should be emphasized to enhance pediatric emergency care. |
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| ISSN: | 2090-2859 |