Age and size-related issues in pediatric patients affect resuscitation in the Emergency Department (ED). In Thailand, the lack of specialist in ED is an important problem. Most pediatric patients are treated by non-pediatric physicians who may have less skill and experience in pediatric care. Medical errors and delay in pediatric resuscitation are more common problems in ED than adult resuscitation.

Material and Method: Three groups of participants (6th year medical students, non-pediatric residents, pediatric residents) were asked to complete 4 paper-based tests about pediatric resuscitation using each of 2 methods (2 tests by conventional method and 2 tests by using Pediatric Emergency Drug Card (PED card). Completion time and number of errors were recorded and compared.

Results: Eighty seven participants were enrolled in this research. Among 6th year medical students and non-pediatric residents, using the PED card reduced the completion time and number of errors in all 4 paper-based tests compared with the conventional method (p<0.05). In pediatric residents or pediatricians, using the PED card still reduce number of errors in all 4 paper-based tests compared with the conventional method (p<0.05), but completion time did not difference between the 2 methods.

Conclusion: Using the PED card in pediatric resuscitation by non-pediatric medical personnel can reduce time and medical errors compared with the conventional method in ED.