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EMR
EMT
AEMT
Paramedic
Extended
Pediatric Suspected Child Abuse
Pediatric Suspected Child Abuse
Universal Pediatric Assessment
Spinal Precautions
If significant trauma, isolated
head injury, decreased level of
consciousness, or other injury
exists, treat per appropriate
protocol.
Extricate child from scene as soon
as possible. Avoid pressing for
detailed history of event.
Pediatric Multiple
Trauma Protocol
Law enforcement should be
summoned (if not already
present) to the scene if parents or
caregivers refuse transport after
the EMT deems it necessary.
Report and carefully document all
suspected cases of child abuse.
Documentation should include
size, shape, color, degree of
healing, and location of each
injury.
Identify individual county
resources for child protective
services.
Child abuse should be
suspected when any of the
following exist:
History is inconsistent with the
extent of injury or development
age
The injury reflects an outline of
an object or mode of infliction
There is a delay in seeking
medical attention
There are other unexplained
injuries in various stages of
healing
The explanation seems vague or
confusing
Remember EMS is a
mandated reporter of child
abuse. Our responsibility is
ONLY to report, not
investigate.