Whats New with PEPP 2?
Much like sleepy fire fighters suiting up for an alarm, pediatric care changes fast. In order to stay current on the latest medical information for the emergency care of infants and children, check out the new Pediatric Education for Prehospital Professionals (PEPP), 2nd Edition! This course is designed to give prehospital professionals the education, skills, and confidence they need to effectively treat pediatric patients. The PEPP program was developed by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and was designed to teach prehospital professionals how to better assess and manage ill or injured children. “PEPP 2 embodies all of the science generated in prehospital pediatrics and emergency medical services over the last five years,” said Ronald A. Dieckmann, MD, MPH, FAAP, who served with a team of editors in creating the new materials. “It also responds to the rising call for evidence-based treatment recommendations.” Geared to street-level prehospital professionals—fire fighters, para
