The role of the pediatrician in rural emergency medical services for children

In rural America, pediatricians can play a key role in the development, implementation, and ongoing supervision of emergency medical services for children (EMSC). Pediatricians may represent the only source of pediatric expertise for a large region and are a vital resource for rural physicians (eg,...

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Published in:Pediatrics (Evanston) 2012-11, Vol.130 (5), p.978-982
Main Authors: Moore, Brian, Sapien, Robert
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Child
Children & youth
Emergency medical care
Emergency medical services
Emergency Medical Services - standards
Humans
Influence
Medical personnel
Pediatric emergencies
Pediatricians
Pediatrics
Physician's Role
Quality management
Roles
Rural areas
Rural health services
Rural Health Services - standards
United States
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Summary:In rural America, pediatricians can play a key role in the development, implementation, and ongoing supervision of emergency medical services for children (EMSC). Pediatricians may represent the only source of pediatric expertise for a large region and are a vital resource for rural physicians (eg, general and family practice, emergency medicine) and other rural health care professionals (physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and emergency medical technicians), providing education about management and prevention of pediatric illness and injury; appropriate equipment for the acutely ill or injured child; and acute, chronic, and rehabilitative care. In addition to providing clinical expertise, the pediatrician may be involved in quality assurance, clinical protocol development, and advocacy, and may serve as a liaison between emergency medical services and other entities working with children (eg, school nurses, child care centers, athletic programs, and programs for children with special health care needs).
ISSN:0031-4005
1098-4275
DOI:10.1542/peds.2012-2547