Course Overview

• • Objectives and structure of the course
  • Certification requirements

BLS Review for Healthcare Providers

• • CPR for children and infants
  • Use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) on children and infants
  • Rescue breathing techniques
  • Relief of choking

1. Systematic Approach to Pediatric Assessment
   • Initial impression
   • Primary and secondary assessments
   • Diagnostic tests
2. High-Quality CPR for Children and Infants
   • Importance of effective chest compressions
   • Minimizing interruptions
3. Airway Management
   • Basic and advanced airway techniques
   • Bag-mask ventilation
   • Endotracheal intubation
4. Recognizing and Managing Respiratory Distress and Failure
   • Signs and symptoms
   • Management strategies
5. Recognizing and Managing Shock
   • Types of shock (hypovolemic, distributive, cardiogenic, obstructive)
   • Management strategies

1. Cardiac Arrest in Children and Infants
   • Pediatric Cardiac Arrest Algorithm
   • Neonatal Resuscitation Algorithm
2. Tachycardia and Bradycardia
   • Tachycardia with a pulse algorithm
   • Bradycardia with a pulse algorithm
3. Post-Resuscitation Care
   • Optimizing ventilation and oxygenation
   • Managing hypotension
   • Therapeutic hypothermia

1. Medications in PALS
   • Indications, dosages, and administration of common PALS drugs
   • Epinephrine, Amiodarone, Lidocaine, Atropine, Adenosine, etc.
2. Drug Administration Routes
   • Intravenous (IV) and intraosseous (IO) access
   • Endotracheal drug delivery

1. Special Resuscitation Situations
   • Resuscitation in special populations (e.g., newborns, children with chronic illnesses)
   • Resuscitation in trauma, toxicology, and other special circumstances

1. Megacode Management
   • Simulated scenarios for cardiac arrest and other emergencies
   • Team dynamics and communication
2. Electrical Therapy
   • Defibrillation
   • Synchronized cardioversion
   • Transcutaneous pacing

1. Practice Tests and Quizzes
   • Knowledge checks after each module
2. Final Exam Preparation
   • Practice exams
   • Review of key concepts and algorithms

1. Skills Assessment
   • Demonstration of practical skills
2. Final Written Exam
   • Comprehensive test covering all course material
3. Certification Process
   • Instructions for obtaining PALS certification
   • Renewal and continuing education requirements

1. Additional Resources
   • PALS guidelines and updates
   • Further reading and reference materials
2. Continuing Education
   • Opportunities for advanced training
   • Links to professional organizations and journals