Effectiveness Of A First Responder Curriculum For Pediatric Residents

BACKGROUND: Physicians may be first responders in medical emergencies outside the hospital. In 2011, the AAP reaffirmed their policy statement: pediatric primary care offices need to be ready for emergencies to provide prompt care to all people, regardless of age. To our knowledge, no such training or published data exist for pediatric residents, who may assist in out-of-hospital medical …