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Implementing Pediatric Prehospital Care Guidelines Dramatically Improves Survival in Severe Traumatic Brain Injury

Implementing Pediatric Prehospital Care Guidelines Dramatically Improves Survival in Severe Traumatic Brain Injury
paramedic Alex Matthews had to use EPIC prehospital care guidelines to help save the life of her 8-month-old son who was in the car with her at time of collision.
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Emergency medicine guidelines to ensure continued flow of blood and oxygen to the brain are emphasized in study that undescores the first 26 minutes of care on the scene of an accident or fall are critical to survival and ongoing brain health.

TUCSON, Ariz. — A University of Arizona Health Sciences-led study of prehospital care guidelines for emergency medical services (EMS) providers treating traumatic brain injury (TBI) among children found deaths from severe TBI can be nearly eliminated if the guidelines are adopted, implemented and reinforced by regular review with first responders.

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