The Pediatric Readiness Symposium is a dynamic, interdisciplinary event designed to equip prehospital providers, community physicians, nurses, and advanced practice providers with the tools and knowledge needed to care for children in everyday emergencies. Moving beyond traditional lectures, the symposium emphasizes interactive formats such as group discussions, simulations, and procedural workshops. Each session is designed to spark engagement, foster cross-disciplinary conversation, and strengthen real-world collaboration. Whether in the field, the clinic, or the hospital, every attendee will walk away better prepared to care for children across the continuum of care.

Agenda

Morning Sessions 8–1

• 8–8:45 Registration & Breakfast
• 9–9:30 Welcome & Opening Remarks
• 9:30–10:15 Seize the Day: Seizures and Status Epilepticus
• 10:15–11:00 Keeping Kids Safe: Red Flags and Screening for Pediatric NAT, ABC’s of Pediatric Trauma
• 11:00–11:15 Break & Networking
• 11:15–12:00 Old Foes, New Faces: Re-emergence of Measles 
• 12–1 Lunch, Networking, Visiting Exhibitors

Afternoon Breakout Tracks 1:00–3:10

• Track A, Medical: Leave Me Breathless: Distinguishing Causes of Respiratory Distress, SIRS-iously? Recognizing Pediatric Sepsis, Decisions Decisions: PECARN Clinical Decision Tools
• Track B, Trauma/Burn:  Mass Casualty Incidents: Pediatric Triage from Field to Facility, Hot Injuries, Cool Heads: Burn Care in the First Critical Moments, Blood, Sweat, and Tears: Anything but Crystalloid for Pediatric Hemorrhage
• Track C, Procedures:  Airway Skills (BVM, SGA, ETT), Vascular Access (IV/IO and Rapid Fluid Resuscitation), POCUS (vascular access)

Hands-On Skill Stations & Simulation Rotations 3:15–4:15

Workshop Option A: Micro Learning Stations

• Pediatric Safe Transport Devices
• What the heck is a PECC
• Splinting
• Trach Suctioning and Change
• Calculating and Drawing Up Resuscitation Medication, Push-Pull Fluids
• Burn Dressing

Workshop Option B: Pediatric Code Simulation

• Field to Facility + Debrief

Closing Session 4:15–5

• 4:15–4:45 Top Takeaways & Call to Action

• 4:45–5 PM Thank You & Evaluations