Assessment and Management of Pediatric Trauma
Module 1: Initial Stabilization and Transfer of Pediatric Trauma
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Components of Pediatric EMS

  • A two-way communication system
  • Transport system with pediatric equipment
  • Pediatric training for EMS personnel
  • Designated pediatric trauma services
    • Pediatric-designated trauma centers in Washington
    • Level 1: Harborview Medical Center (Seattle) for 5-state WWAMI [Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana, Idaho] region
    • Level 2: Sacred Heart Children's Hospital (Spokane) and Mary Bridge Children's Hospital (Tacoma)
Module 1: Initial Stabilization and Transfer of Pediatric Trauma