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4 Tips from an Experienced Paramedic

Post author By Greg Friese
Post date March 1, 2011
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Reader David Elliot wrote me with these great tips: 1. Tape a copy of the APGAR parameters to the OB kits 2. Tape a copy of the rule of 9’s (adult and ped) to the burn sheets 3. Use the Broselow Tape to measure EVERY child or infant on the routine asthma’s, falls and febrile […]

Tags APGAR, Broeslow Tape, Burns, MCI, OB, Pregnancy, Rule of 9's, Triage

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Treatment Tips for Pediatric Burn Patients (#31daysofCE)

Post author By First Arriving
Post date December 23, 2009
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This is a guest post by Michael Fraley. If you want to guest post on this blog, check out the guidelines here. This post in the 31 Days of CE series comes from paramedic and EMS educator Michael Fraley. Michael writes: The prevention of thermal burn injuries in children has come a long way. A recent […]

Tags 31 Days of CE, Burn, Burn Injury, Burns, Michael Fraley, Pediatric Assessment