Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Speciality Pediatrics - General/other

Organizer Najeeb Al Othman Othman

CME/CPD Provider Kuwait Medical Training Society

Scheduled date(s):

From 25 December 2020 To 26 December 2020

From 27 November 2020 To 28 November 2020

From 30 October 2020 To 31 October 2020

From 25 September 2020 To 26 September 2020

From 28 August 2020 To 29 August 2020

Aims And Objectives

The American Heart Association’s PALS instructor-led classroom course that enhances healthcare providers’ skills in the treatment of pediatric arrest and peri-arrest patients. The goal of the PALS Course is to improve the quality of care provided to seriously ill or injured children, resulting in improved outcomes. The course uses a series of simulated pediatric emergencies to teach and reinforce the important concepts of a systematic approach to pediatric assessment, basic life support, PALS treatment algorithms, effective resuscitation, and team dynamics.

Content Outline

Key changes in PALS, reflecting the new science from the 2010 American Heart Association Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care. • 1-and-2-rescuer child CPR and AED use • 1-and-2-rescuer infant CPR • Management of respiratory emergencies • Rhytham disturbances and electrical therapy • Vascular access • Resuscitation team concept • Cardiac, respiratory and shock case discussions and simulations • systematic approach to Pediatric Assessment

Target Audience

Pediatricians and other health care providers who are responsible for responding to emergencies in infants and children