Paediatric Advanced Life Support

Paediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) is a set of clinical interventions for treating seriously ill or injured children, typically up to 18. PALS is designed to address paediatric patients’ unique needs and challenges during life-threatening emergencies. Once this course has been completed, candidates will be able to perform a systematic approach to assessing a seriously ill or injured child, recognise and manage a child in respiratory distress and failure, and compensate for hypotensive shock. Participants will be able to identify and manage a child with a life-threatening Brady Cardia, Tachy Cardia or Sinus rhythm and prevent further deterioration during stabilisation and transfer. Candidates will be able to perform practical respiratory management skills, including the use of oxygen delivery devices, ventilation and intubation, as well as the appropriate use of electrical therapy, including defibrillation, synchronised cardioversion, and IV access techniques, including intra-osseous and fluid bolus administration.