This series provides nurses and prehospital providers with a template for assessing children, enabling them to quickly initiate appropriate interventions. The following programs employ a case study format to illustrate the material presented.

RAPID ASSESSMENT OF THE ILL OR INJURED CHILD PART ONE
Presents the first part of the assessment process: the rapid observation. Describes each of the three phases. Discusses components of a brief history. Explains and illustrates A- Airway, of the A-B-C algorithm through patient scenarios. Presented in a manner that encourages active learner participation. 21 minutes

RAPID ASSESSMENT OF THE ILL OR INJURED CHILD PART TWO
Continues with the assessment process introduced in Part 1, focusing on the B and C - Breathing and Circulation - portions of the A-B-C algorithm. Case studies explain and illustrate the material and engage the learner. 19 minutes

RAPID ASSESSMENT OF THE ILL OR INJURED CHILD PART THREE
Continues with the assessment process introduced in Parts 1 and 2, focusing on the D, E, and F - Disability, Exposure, and Family - portions of the A-B-C algorithm. Case studies explain and illustrate the material and engage the learner. Presents a summary of both Parts 1 and 2. 16 minutes

*Includes Instructor's Guide on CD-ROM
*These programs are also available individually
* These programs are also available on CD-ROM