Highlights From the 2023 Revision of Pediatric Tactical Emergency Casualty Care Guidelines

Garrett, Andrew L. MD, MPH, FAAP, FAEMS; Elsherbiny, Amina BS; Shapiro, Geoffrey L. MA

Pediatric Emergency Care ():10.1097/PEC.0000000000003292, October 17, 2024. | DOI: 10.1097/PEC.0000000000003292

In 2023 the Committee for Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (C-TECC) issued updated Pediatric Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC) Guidelines (Guidelines) that focus on the delivery of stabilizing care of children who are the victims of high-threat incidents such as an active shooter event. The Guidelines provide evidence-based and best practice recommendations to those individuals and departments that specifically provide operational medical support to law enforcement agencies caring for children in this uniquely dangerous environment where traditional resources may not be available. This article highlights key takeaway points from the Guidelines, including several updates since the first version was released in 2013.

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