Topics covered in SCOPE include:
Introduction
Prehospital Notification Programs
Pulmonary Disorders and Airway Defects
Cardiac Disease in Children
Down Syndrome
Traumatically Disabled Children
Neurologically Conditions in Children
Hematology/Oncology Diseases in Children
Immunologic Diseases in Children
Endocrinologic Diseases in Children
Musculoskeletal Disorders in Children
General EMS Considerations
Special Technology
Tracheostomies
Home Ventilators
Bi-Level Positive Airway Pressure
Central Intravenous Catheters
Internal Pacemakers and Defibrillators
Feeding Catheters
Colostomies
Cerebral Spinal Fluid Shunt
Vagal Nerve Stimulators
Advanced Practices
Central Venous Catheters
Gastrostomy Tubes
Table Summary: Medical Devices: Common Problems And Solutions
Sources And Other Resources
Appendix A – Ems Outreach Family Information Packet
Appendix B – Aap/Acep Emergency Information Form
Appendix C – Model Protocols For Children With Special Health Care Needs