Pediatric vs. Adult EMS Kits: What's the Difference? Kemp USA | February 26, 2026 Pediatric vs. Adult EMS Kits: What's the Difference? Every emergency call is critical and potentially life-altering. But when you are called to respond to a health emergency involving a child, the stakes can be astronomical. That’s why it’s imperative that your ability to respond quickly isn’t hampered by incorrect equipment. Imagine responding to a call about an unresponsive child, only to arrive and find that your jump bag contains only an adult-sized BVM. This isn’t just equipment failure. It’s a system failure. And for pediatric calls, systems make all the difference in outcomes. Here at Kemp USA, we've spent decades helping outfit EMS agencies, fire departments, and first responders with gear for all contingencies. One of the most consistent gaps we see? Emergency response teams without proper pediatric resuscitation equipment. Whether it's missing completely or improperly packed, trying to aid children and adults can’t be done with the same bag. Let’s look a bit closer at how
