We Work Together to Save Children's Lives

Emergency Medical Services for Children is the only program in the United States that is focused on pediatric emergency care.

What is EMSC?

EMSC has been working together to save children's lives for over 25 years!

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WHEN YOUR UNEXPECTED HAPPENS,

The MINNESOTA REGIONAL POISON CENTER is there for you 24/7!

Check out the blog page to learn more about it and what all is happening this week including kids’ activities.

On the evening of March 18th, some of Minneapolis’ bridges and buildings will be lit up red in support.  

TODAY – When you mix up your medicines…

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Keeping track of medications and refills is a lot of work! Poison Help is here for you when you have questions or concerns if:

💊the refill looks different

💊you might have mixed up a medication

💊the print is hard to read and/or

💊you took a double dose

When you aren’t sure, Poison Help is here for you 24/7 with confidential, expert advice. And it’s free! Save the Poison Help line to your phone so you don’t have to search: 1-800-222-1222. #NPPW24

 

 

 

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Is your agency prepared to handle pediatrics?!?!?!

EMS Peds Preparedness Toolkit

The Pre-hospital Pediatric Readiness Project (PPRP) toolkit empowers EMS agencies – including fire departments that respond to medical 911 calls – to be prepared to provide high-quality care for children in accordance with national recommendations, also known as being “pediatric ready.”

Is your hospital prepared to handle pediatrics?!?!?!

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ED Peds Preparedness Toolkit

Why improve pediatric emergency care?

Children have unique characteristics that require specific care, especially in emergencies. But not all children have access to specialized pediatric care. In fact, 80% of children receive emergency care in general EDs. General EDs primarily treat adults and may not be well-prepared for children. 

Pediatric readiness saves lives.

Improving pediatric readiness is vital. Research shows that high pediatric readiness (>87 points on the NPRP assessment) is associated with:

 

We Want You to Become a Pediatric Champion!

EMSC MN is seeking individuals that are interested in improving the quality of pediatric care at your EMS agency or hospital. We created a fun little video to explain what a Pediatric Champion is and how to join the team of others.

Check out the video here

Happy National Poison Prevention Week

NPPW-Flyer-2024-1Download Mandy Slag, RN, MPH, Poison Center Educator & EMSC Advisory Committee Member During National Poison Prevention Week, March 17-23 or anytime, the Minnesota Regional Poison Center is here when your “unexpected” happens. call 1-800-222-1222. Our poison experts are available...
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Happy International Women’s Day!

On this day of celebration, EMSC would like to thank ALL the amazing women who make a difference every day for children in Minnesota. BIG thanks to our female first responders, EMS professionals, hospital-based professionals, nurses, physicians, and so many...
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It’s okay to be sad, we all are.

Our public safety community across the state of Minnesota is in pain after the tragic loss of three of our own- Firefighter/Paramedic Adam Finseth, Officer Paul Elmstrand Officer and Matthew Ruge and we want to acknowledge the hurt. On behalf...
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Connecting You With Pediatric Emergency Resources

Visit our resources section to learn more about the tools we provide to EMS Providers, Hospitals and community members to ensure children have the best chance of surviving a medical emergency.