Developmental Characteristics and Pediatric Assessment

Summary: Provider Anxiety
 
  •  If you don’t take care of sick kids routinely, train routinely to take care of sick kids
Courses like PALS or PEPP, when taken periodically can improve confidence and decrease scene and post call anxiety
 
  •  Use realistic scenario-based training to practice dealing with the patient and caregivers at the same time
 
  •  Realize that it is normal to feel more stressed when dealing with children than adults