EMSC Colorado

08/26/2025

Not sure where to start with pediatric readiness is your ER? We’ve got you covered!
Check out all of the resources on our COPPER page!

EMS for Children Colorado is developing a voluntary recognition program for hospitals with emergency departments wanting to be recognized as being pediatric ready.

08/25/2025

EDs with nurses holding pediatric specialty certifications consistently perform better on Pediatric Readiness assessments. Training matters and the results show. Want to learn more? Click the link below:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40285774/

08/20/2025

Every detail counts in pediatric emergency care. Recording weight in kilograms, not pounds, helps prevent medication errors and saves lives. Make it a standard practice for safety.

Hit "like" if it's already part of your workflow or comment if your team is working on it.

Learn more. http://bit.ly/3V8J0tg

08/19/2025

Today’s the day! Join the staff at Children's Hospital Colorado, Colorado Springs for free education!

Pediatric Trauma: What to do...What not to doPresented by: Dr. John Bealer, MDTrauma Medical DirectorChildren's Hospital Colorado, Colorado SpringsAugust 19, 202512:00pm – 1:00pm MDTZOOM Information:https://ucdenver.zoom.us/my/cosgrandroundsDial by Location:346-248-7799 (Houston)646-876-9923 (New ...

08/15/2025

Did you know that nationwide 1 in 10 EMS pediatric encouters take place at a school and most of these calls result in transport?

Now is a great time to reach out to your local school, meet the staff, pre-plan and talk about pediatric readiness!

In this issue of Pediatrics, Harries et al examine the nature of pediatric prehospital encounters following a school-based emergency.1 School emergencies accounted for 1 in 10 pediatric emergency medical services (EMS) encounters with a high frequency of neurologic and psychiatric emergencies. The a...

08/14/2025

"Pediatric Trauma: What to do, what not to do."

Join Dr John Bealer from Children's Hospital Colorado, Colorado Springs for a free and virtual CE on August 19th at 12pm.

Pediatric Trauma: What to do...What not to doPresented by: Dr. John Bealer, MDTrauma Medical DirectorChildren's Hospital Colorado, Colorado SpringsAugust 19, 202512:00pm – 1:00pm MDTZOOM Information:https://ucdenver.zoom.us/my/cosgrandroundsDial by Location:346-248-7799 (Houston)646-876-9923 (New ...

08/13/2025

This study explores how the volume of pediatric cases handled by EMS agencies influences the quality of care delivered. Researchers analyzed over 3.4 million pediatric encounters across 7,104 EMS agencies nationwide. The study found that higher pediatric call volumes were associated with improved adherence to several pediatric-specific quality measures, including timely administration of medications for asthma, anaphylaxis, and seizures.

Interestingly, while higher-volume agencies generally performed better on many benchmarks, the study also revealed areas where volume had no effect or did not demonstrate a negative association. For example, pain improvement in trauma cases was inversely related to volume, and no significant association was found for the management of hypoglycemia, hypotension, or pain assessment. These findings suggest that while experience matters, it is not the sole determinant of care quality.

Read the full article here: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjqs-2024-018224

07/31/2025

Sharing an invitation from our colleagues at EMS for Children and Children's National Hospital

On Wednesday, August 27th at 10am EST for join a monthly free virtual Prehospital Pediatric Education Series featuring ! Applications submitted for 1 hour EMS CE for DC/MD/VA clinicians. Email EMSC@childrensnational.org for the link or to be added to our monthly series.

07/21/2025

In a multistate study, 8% of children hospitalized with severe sepsis had been seen in the ED just days before admission—and were sent home. These missed opportunities can mean delayed treatment and worse outcomes. Learn more about pediatric sepsis: https://bit.ly/42NgT6o

07/15/2025

Summer is a season full of burn injuries - campfires, fireworks, hot water and more.
Do your best to prepare by joining the staff of Children’s Hospital Colorado for the Virtual Education Series: Initial Management of Pediatric Burn Injuries
July 17th at 12pm

This activity will include a review of current literature and clinical pathways followed by Children's Hospital Colorado for acute burn management.

07/15/2025

We love seeing solutions for the safe transport of kids! Strong work by the Northeast RETAC!

🌟 A big thank you to NE Colorado RETAC, Nick Nudell, Kelsey Pratt (First Due Photography), and Windsor Severance Fire Rescue for visiting us! We're incredibly grateful for the new Emergency Child Restraint (ECR) system provided by NCRETAC. This will ensure the safe transport of our pediatric patients during emergencies. Your support for our rural community means the world to us! 🚑💙