Understanding normal behavior and responses will help you recognize abnormalities. Improve your techniques in interacting with young patients by learning about children's emotional and behavioral development. Psychological Aspects Understand the strong emotional responses experienced by the child and the parent or care giver, as well as yourself, when a child is seriously ill or injured. Being prepared to handle not only the physical aspects of your patient, but the psychological aspects as well, can benefit all prehospital care providers. The most crucial skill you need when you are called to a scene involving a pediatric patient is knowing how to properly assess as well as perform life-saving interventions based on that assessment.
Fluid administration is a crucial part of the treatment of pediatric shock.
Obtaining IV access in the field can be a real challenge because you not only have to deal with a patient who is likely fearful and distraught, but you must perform a procedure that requires both knowledge and practice. This program will show you the necessary equipment and how to prepare it, how to find a good IV site and how to handle your patient. Children with special health care needs are children with any type of disability, including physical or mental limitations. Some of these children depend on technology. Becoming familiar with the special needs of these children can help you provide good emergency care.