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Hands-on emergency pediatric training

"I've never met a stronger person than a feisty toddler," said Sophia Fuciarelli, child life specialist at Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS) McMaster Children's Hospital (MCH). Her comment generated plenty of knowing laughter during the intravenous (IV) insertion session at the inaugural PEARLS Day, a hands-on training event designed to strengthen pediatric emergency care across the […]

Hands-on emergency pediatric training

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"I've never met a stronger person than a feisty toddler," said Sophia Fuciarelli, child life specialist at Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS) McMaster Children's Hospital (MCH).

Her comment generated plenty of knowing laughter during the intravenous (IV) insertion session at the inaugural PEARLS Day, a hands-on training event designed to strengthen pediatric emergency care across...

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"I've never met a stronger person than a feisty toddler," said Sophia Fuciarelli, child life specialist at Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS) McMaster Children's Hospital (MCH). Her comment generated plenty of knowing laughter during the intravenous (IV) insertion session at the inaugural PEARLS Day, a hands-on training event designed to strengthen pediatric emergency care across the […]

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