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 30 August 2021 To 31 August 2021

From 27 August 2021 To 28 August 2021

From 24 August 2021 To 25 August 2021

From 20 August 2021 To 21 August 2021

From 16 August 2021 To 17 August 2021

From 13 August 2021 To 14 August 2021

From 10 August 2021 To 11 August 2021

From 06 August 2021 To 07 August 2021

From 02 August 2021 To 03 August 2021

Aims And Objectives

The American Heart Association’s PALS instructor-led classroom course 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 • Rhythm 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