Children are not just small adults—their physiological, developmental, and psychological differences make them uniquely vulnerable during disasters and mass casualty incidents. This lecture will explore practical strategies to enhance pediatric disaster readiness across the continuum of emergency care. Participants will review essential equipment, educational resources, and operational tools to improve preparedness and performance when caring for children in high-acuity, high-stress situations. Designed for EMS and frontline clinicians, this session emphasizes actionable approaches to strengthen confidence and competence in responding to the needs of this high-risk population when every second counts.

NYS CME: All Levels - Core - Pediatric/ OB/ Neo