RESCU-ER: Reducing disparities for children in rural emergency resuscitation

Mission

To reduce the rural-urban disparity in pediatric mortality from life-threatening emergencies by investigating the epidemiology of rural child outcomes, evaluating preventable adverse safety events in EMS care, and testing a cognitive aid intervention for pediatric cardiac arrest and infant resuscitation. Through a comprehensive, system-wide approach, our experienced team aims to identify modifiable factors and enhance EMS performance to improve survival and outcomes for rural children.

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