Phoenix Children’s is collaborating with important local agencies to better-prepare first responders for pediatric-specific emergencies in the field
| PHOENIX, Oct. 31, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Phoenix Children’s Hospital is partnering with the Phoenix Fire Department to offer the EMS | MVP Symposium, hosted by the Phoenix Suns at the Talking Stick Resort Arena on Nov. 6. Formerly known as the “Phoenix Children’s Hospital EMS For Kids (‘EMS4K’) Conference,” this event helps better-prepare Phoenix’s robust first-responder network for pediatric-specific emergencies. For the first time, the event will take place at the Talking Stick Resort Arena as testament to how attendance and interest has grown since its inception. The expanded symposium is made possible thanks, in part, to a $100,000 grant from the Phoenix Suns to the Phoenix Fire Foundation. The conference covers everything from pediatric trauma management, anaphylaxis, cardiac and respiratory arrest, bio-behavioral emergencies and children who have special health care needs. “Phoenix Children’s has been a pediatric partner to the Phoenix community for more than 35 years,” said Julie Augenstein, MD, Emergency Department physician and EMS Base Hospital Medical Director at Phoenix Children’s. “This symposium brings together those who play a critical role in responding to an emergency in the field. We’re thrilled to host this event on a larger scale – and bring more attention to pediatric emergency medicine services as a whole – alongside major partners like Phoenix Fire and the Phoenix Suns.” Phoenix Children’s serves as the centralized medical direction communications center providing all necessary medical direction to certified EMTs and paramedics in the field, regardless of the patient’s final destination — whether it be Phoenix Children’s or another hospital. “In an emergency, it’s our job to be prepared,” said Phoenix Fire Chief Kara Kalkbrenner. “The community expects that when we arrive to a scene, we can help – no matter the situation. It is instrumental to work with Phoenix Children’s and expand our best practices particularly when we treat children. Continued learning is how we uphold our commitment to the public.” Phoenix Children’s Hospital’s Emergency Department has been verified as an Advanced Life Support (ALS) Base Hospital by the Arizona Department of Health Services. The organization is the only children’s hospital in Arizona to earn this accreditation. The event will also include representation from the School Nurses Organization of Arizona (SNOA). SNOA’s participation helps promote best practices for school nurses when treating and triaging emergent pediatric traumas. The event is also sponsored by community partners like Academy of Emergency Arts, Arizona Academy of Emergency Services, East Valley Firefighter Charities, Maricopa Ambulance, Maricopa County Public Health, Phoenix Fire Department, School Nurses of Arizona and United Phoenix Firefighters Charities. “We’re eternally grateful for the invaluable services first responders provide our community, and we’re excited to host this vital, continuing education opportunity on our home court,” said Phoenix Suns Charities Executive Director Sarah Krahenbuhl. About Phoenix Children’s Hospital About the Phoenix Suns
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