Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Course
Overview
The PALS course equips participants with critical skills to assess, manage, and stabilize children and infants experiencing life-threatening emergencies. The course focuses on recognizing respiratory failure, shock, and cardiac arrest, emphasizing a systematic approach to pediatric care.
Target Audience
Healthcare professionals, including pediatricians, nurses, paramedics, emergency physicians, and any personnel involved in emergency care for children and infants.
Topics Covered
Systematic Approach to Pediatric Assessment (Initial Impression, Primary, and Secondary Survey)
Recognition and Management of Respiratory Distress and Failure
Shock Management (Hypovolemic, Cardiogenic, Distributive)
Cardiac Arrest in Children and Infants
Effective Airway Management and Ventilation
Post-Resuscitation Care
Use of Medications (Epinephrine, Amiodarone, etc.)
Rhythm Disturbances (Bradycardia, Tachycardia, VF, PEA)
High-Performance CPR for Pediatric Patients
Team Dynamics in Pediatric Resuscitation Scenarios
