Pediatric Evacuation - You Don't Get to Go Home but You Can't Stay Here

Evelyn Lyons, Amy Krupa, Jodi Hoskins - The size and mobility of pediatric patients can present unique challenges when they must be evacuated from the hospital. This session provides an overview of situations when hospitalized pediatric patients may need to be evacuated, explains the role of hospital staff in evacuating pediatric patients, reviews various methods and routesfor evacuating, and discusses special considerations when evacuating children. Pediatric appropriate evacuation equipment is also highlighted.