Dedicated paediatric clinical guidance written specifically for paramedic practice

Paramedics regularly encounter paediatric patients yet lack a focused reference addressing children's distinct clinical needs in pre-hospital settings. Paediatric Assessment and Management for Paramedics addresses this problem, covering patients from birth to eighteen years across febrile illnesses, respiratory and neurological emergencies, cardiac complaints, trauma, diabetic crises, infectious diseases, and safeguarding concerns with evidence-based protocols for out-of-hospital care.

Each chapter provides anatomical and physiological context specific to paediatric patients, step-by-step assessment protocols, red flag identification, and clear referral pathways. Detailed tables, illustrations, and case studies reflect diverse patient backgrounds, supporting culturally sensitive clinical decision-making. In addition, dedicated chapters on newborn assessment, mental health, and safeguarding strengthen the practitioner's broader professional capabilities.

The book also includes:

• Safe discharge decision-making frameworks that support paramedics in determining when children can be appropriately managed outside hospital settings
• Practical communication techniques and history-taking approaches designed specifically for interacting with children and their families during clinical encounters
• Guidance on inclusive care practices preparing practitioners to treat children from diverse cultural backgrounds with sensitivity and equity
• Tools for early recognition of life-threatening conditions enabling rapid intervention during time-critical paediatric emergencies in the field
• Content supporting career progression and ongoing professional development for emergency care assistants, technicians, and practicing paramedics across grades

Written for paramedic science students, graduate paramedics, paramedic educators, and emergency care assistants and technicians, this book delivers the focused paediatric depth absent from general paramedic textbooks.

Sean Carbery is a Paramedic working within the Urgent Care setting in the West Midlands.