DC Emergency Medical Services for Children

New evidence is in: when treating pediatric sepsis, clinicians can confidently use either of the most common IV fluids.

A large international study supported by Pediatric Emergency Care Applied Research Network shows no meaningful difference in outcomes between 0.9% saline and balanced fluids.

That’s a big step forward—especially for emergency departments where access and supply can vary.

Learn more: https://emscimprovement.center/news/pecarn-supported-study-delivers-answer-on-iv-fluid-choice-in-pediatric-sepsis/

🚑Join us for our April prehospital pediatric education session on SEPSIS with Dr. Rachel Hatcliffe. 🤒Email [email protected] for the link. 🧸Applications submitted for 1.0 CE for EMS in DC, Maryland, and Virginia. All other participants are welcome and will receive a DC certificate. 🚑

Learn about the life-saving potential and low cost of Pediatric Readiness, what’s new in the recently updated guidelines, and how to prepare for the 2026 assessment.
https://emscimprovement.center/education-and-resources/webinars/