Supporting Pediatric Emergency Readiness Through Weight-Based Dosing, Clinical Decision Support, and Preparation

Source: International Business Times

James Kempema, MD, co-founder of Pedi STAT & STAT EM Children account for a significant share of emergency care, yet many healthcare professionals have fewer opportunities to treat pediatric patients than adults. Emergency departments, hospitals, and prehospital providers must be prepared to manage pediatric emergencies despite these differences in clinical exposure. Doing so requires knowledge of age-dependent physiology, accurate weight-based medication dosing, appropriately sized equipment, and access to reliable clinical guidance when time is limited.