Description

Discover the crucial insights behind managing pain in pediatric patients during prehospital care. Join us as we sit down with Dr. Hoi See Tsao, a pediatric emergency medicine expert, to discuss findings from her groundbreaking study, "Barriers and Enablers in Prehospital Pediatric Analgesia."

Dr. Tsao sheds light on the unique challenges EMS providers face, from limited experience with pediatric transports and technical difficulties during ambulance rides to parental hesitation and concerns about administering pain medications. With untreated pain in children leading to long-term issues like increased anxiety and fear of future medical care, the stakes couldn’t be higher.

Learn about promising solutions, including the use of intranasal fentanyl, an innovative treatment that simplifies pain relief without the need for IV access. Dr. Tsao also shares actionable strategies to improve care, such as enhanced training through high-fidelity simulations, effective communication with parents, and the development of standardized protocols.

If you’re an EMS provider, healthcare professional, or someone passionate about pediatric care, this episode offers invaluable guidance on bridging the gaps in prehospital pediatric pain management. Tune in and explore how we can ensure children receive the compassionate, effective care they deserve—even before they reach the hospital.

Book announcement: Bram Duffee is a co-author of the latest book about how hypnosis has the potential to revolutionize medical care for those struggling with emergency / acute distress. Hypnotic Communication in Emergency Medical Settings: For Life-Saving and Therapeutic Outcomes demonstrates how hypnotic communication has the potential to improve patient outcomes in emergency care, integrating insights on the connection between mind and body for paramedics and other first responders. https://routledge.pub/Hypnotic-Communication-in-Emergency-Medical-Settings 

Take part in research: If you are a first responder who lives in the United States and would be open to an interview for a research study please connect with Bram Duffee by going to the website https://bduffee0.wixsite.com/ems-conflict/application 

Stay up to date: Review the most recent research in EMS through the monthly article reviews put out by the International PreHospital Medicine Institute https://iphmi.com/ems-articles-of-the-month 
Connections: If you want to connect with the EMS Research Podcast staff check out our website at www.ProfessorBram.com If you enjoyed this episode please consider subscribing to EMS Research on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@4emsresearch?sub_confirmation=1

Reference:
Tsao, H. S., Sutcliffe, T., Wang, C., Vargas, S. E., Day, C., & Brown, L. L. (2024). Barriers and Enablers in Prehospital Pediatric Analgesia. Prehospital Emergency Care, 1–7.