ET020 Pediatric Emergencies
Emergency Medical Technician
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27m
Presents assessment and care for pediatric patients. Presents the signs and symptoms of common pediatric respiratory conditions and demonstrates emergency care for respiratory distress, respiratory arrest and airway obstructions. Demonstrates proper techniques for insertion of an oropharyngeal airway. Demonstrates how to care for seizures. Demonstrates emergency care for pediatric trauma patients.
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