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State of Wisconsin, Department of Health and Family Services
Required Pediatric Equipment and Recommended Pediatric Kit. Developed by the Equipment, Transport and Treatment Guideline Committee of the Emergency Medical Services for Children Project, this document identifies the pediatric equipment required by Wisconsin legislation (Trans 309) for BLS and ALS ambulances, and lists the equipment and supplies to be included in a recommended pediatric response kit. The recommended pediatric kit is intended to supplement the required equipment. Prehospital emergency care providers are encouraged to carry pediatric equipment as a separate kit to provide organization and easy access. Recommended Guidelines for Physician Offices, Clinics, and Urgent Care Centers for Pediatric Emergency Preparedness. Children with life threatening emergencies are commonly brought to physician offices, clinics, and urgent care centers for treatment. One 1996 study identified that 82% of pediatric practices experience at least one such emergency monthly. Effectively initiating treatment for pediatric emergencies requires early recognition, management skills, equipment, medications, and effective hospital transport. An Emergency Medical Services for Children subcommittee developed the following recommendations for equipment, medications, and training. To facilitate rapid selection of equipment, the subcommittee also developed a reference for pediatric equipment based on weight and age.
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