Details
For healthcare providers who initiate and direct advanced life support in pediatric emergencies. For students seeking first-time or renewal credentialed PALS training.
Topics Include:
• Recognition and treatment of infants and children at risk for cardio-pulmonary arrest
• The systematic approach to pediatric assessment
• Effective respiratory management
• Validate skills for 1- and 2-person CPR and AED skills for infant and child
• Defibrillation and synchronized cardioversion
• Intraosseous access and fluid bolus administration
• Effective resuscitation team dynamics
Prior to class, students should:
1. Review PALS Student Package
2. Complete Precourse Test found on enclosed book CD
3. Review Cardiac Rhythms
a. Ventricular Fibrillation
b. Ventricular Tachycardia
c. PEA
d. Asystole
e. Bradycardia
f. Sinus Tachycardia
g. Supraventicular Tachycardia
4. Review Pediatric Algorithms
5. Review Pediatric Pharmacology

