Pediatric Education for Prehospital Professionals (Pepp), 2nd Edition

This book is a must-have for any EMT or Paramedic. It is an easy read but does require a baseline knowledge. It is best used to review during or after your EMT training. Pros: this book is tailored for all levels. Each topic has a basic level target and then is followed by a clearly marked "Advanced Life Support" section making it easy to get what you want out of the book based on your interest and education. -Easy to read, not really a strict textbook format -Excellent points in exam and development stage based approach -2nd Ed. incorporates 2005 AHA guidelines -Step by step and photographed procedure index for all skills Cons: The only con I could find was a lack of some great points from the PALS textbook when compared. The book alone is filled with pearls of pediatric care so if you cant make a course to get your certification, this book alone will improve your care! Be safe

As prehospital professionals, we know several things about children; on average only 10% of our patients are pediatrics; we are aware of physiological differences based on age; we know how quickly they decompensate and pediatric calls make most of us very nervous. I read this book in conjunction with taking a 16 hour course on care for children by prehospital professionals; I found the information to be very helpful and know that my comfort level in the field when working with pediatric patients and their parents has been improved as a result. I highly suggest this book (and course) to all EMT's and 'medics.