Abstract

Pediatric patients represent 5-15% of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) transports in the United States, yet true pediatric emergencies are rare. Management of these cases remains a common area of discomfort for out-of-hospital providers. The needs of children differ from adults treated in the out-of-hospital setting. Previous studies have shown that simulation-based medical education is a useful tool to enhance patient safety in pediatrics. Simulation is an ideal modality to evaluate cognitive, technical, and behavioral skills in low frequency, high-stakes events for health care providers.

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