How will you respond when a child sustains a serious injury or experiences a medical emergency while in your care? This module supports the creation of an emergency response plan and offers guidance on when to call for help from Emergency Medical Services (EMS). It also discusses the practice of implementing regular drills to help professionals recognize the warning signs of a medical emergency, which can reduce confusion when managing real-life emergency situations. (1 hour)
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Objectives
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Understand the importance of creating a section within the emergency response plan that outlines clear and concise procedures to follow when children sustain serious injuries or suffer medical emergencies.
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Recognize the warning signs of a medical emergency and know when to contact EMS.
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Consider ways that the practice of implementing regular drills can improve outcomes for children by providing a faster and more accurate response.
