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Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Specialized training for pediatric emergency care and resuscitation

Advanced
14 hours
14 CEUs
Certification
Course Progress60%

Learning Objectives

Master pediatric emergency assessment and management

  • Apply the Pediatric Assessment Triangle (PAT) for rapid evaluation
  • Master pediatric BLS and advanced airway management techniques
  • Recognize and manage respiratory emergencies and shock states
  • Calculate accurate weight-based medication dosing
  • Lead effective pediatric resuscitation teams

Pediatric Algorithms

Pediatric Cardiac Arrest

VF/VT and PEA/Asystole protocols

Pediatric Bradycardia

With pulse and poor perfusion

Pediatric Tachycardia

SVT and wide-complex tachycardia

Systematic Approach

Initial assessment and management

Age-Specific Care

Neonates (0-28 days)

Special considerations for newborns

Infants (1-12 months)

Developmental and physiologic differences

Children (1-8 years)

Age-appropriate assessment techniques

Adolescents (>8 years)

Transition to adult protocols

Critical Pediatric Skills

Vascular Access

IO placement and umbilical access

Airway Management

Size selection and intubation techniques

Defibrillation

Weight-based energy selection

Common Pediatric Emergencies

Respiratory Distress/Failure
Critical
Shock (Hypovolemic, Septic)
Critical
Status Epilepticus
High
Anaphylaxis
Critical
Diabetic Emergencies
High
Toxic Ingestions
High