Evaluating how ready Emergency Medical Services are to handle pediatric emergencies
Emergency Medical Services for Children Evaluation of Readiness and Outcomes (EMSC-HERO)
This study looks at how well emergency medical services are prepared to help kids in urgent situations, especially those with serious health issues, and aims to find ways to make their care safer and better for young patients.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Oregon Health & Science University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Portland, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11076285 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the readiness and outcomes of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in providing care to children during emergencies. It focuses on assessing the safety and quality of care delivered to pediatric patients, particularly those with critical conditions like respiratory failure and cardiac arrest. By identifying gaps in EMS readiness, the research aims to develop a validated metric that can guide improvements in pediatric emergency care. The findings will empower healthcare leaders and policymakers to allocate resources effectively and enhance the overall safety of pediatric emergency services.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include children who may require emergency medical services, particularly those with critical health conditions.
Not a fit: Patients who do not require emergency medical services or are not children may not receive any benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the safety and quality of emergency care for children, potentially reducing adverse outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown that hospitals with higher readiness scores for pediatric emergencies have significantly lower mortality rates, indicating that this approach has been successful in similar contexts.
Where this research is happening
Portland, United States
- Oregon Health & Science University — Portland, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hansen, Matthew Lee — Oregon Health & Science University
- Study coordinator: Hansen, Matthew Lee
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.