The State of Oregon EMS & Trauma Systems EMS for Children Program, Oregon Department of Transportation, OHSU/Emergency Medicine, Oregon Department of Transportation Safety, and Oregon Office of Rural Health, are working in collaboration to improve the education and training of pre-hospital and hospital personnel in the care of seriously injured, ill and pediatric trauma victims. The project focuses on improving the system of care children receive from the scene of an emergency to the hospital emergency room. The project also gives pre-hospital providers opportunities to practice on-scene stabilization and transport of pediatric trauma victims utilizing wireless simulation based training.

Pre-hospital providers are often inadequately prepared to deal with the unique medical needs of pediatric trauma victims. Stabilization and transport of pediatric trauma patients is of particular concern for rural counties where ATV and motor vehicle accidents patients can require a higher level of care than what the rural hospital or trauma facility can provide.  A lack of pediatric specific training and education contribute to the less than optimal care of children outside of pediatric trauma centers.

Oregon EMSC is also working with Providence St. Vincent’s Hospital to develop mock code scenarios for emergency department trainings for serious pediatric illnesses and injuries.  To view a news report coverage of one of the pilot trainings at St. Vincent’s Hospital  click here.

Three pilot simulation exercises have been completed  in Heppner, Or. (ATV simulation) and Warm Springs, Or. and Silverton, Or. (MVC simulation).  Four additional simulations are scheduled for summer 2009 in the communities of Reedsport, Tillamook, Eugene, TBD.

To see photos of the simulation trainings Click Here

View video of simulations below.

 

 Video of Heppner Simulation ATV Exercise: Play Now | Play in Popup

 

 Video of Warm Springs Simulation MVC Exercise: Play Now | Play in Popup

 

 Video of Silverton Simulation Multiple Patient MVC: Play Now | Play in Popup