After attending the lecture the clinician will be able to:
Recognize the developmental differences of infants to adolescents and the impact this has on emergency management
Discuss the unique anatomical and physiological differences of children, especially relating to airway, assessment of vital signs, mental status and pain.
Review the evaluation and management of a variety of emergency conditions seen in infants and children, such as shock, respiratory diseases, seizures and trauma
Recognize injury patterns in infants and children consistent with child abuse.
Discuss appropriate equipment, medications and training to have available for pediatric emergencies.
