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Category Archives: Pediatric Life Support
What Are Some Common Causes of Hypovolemic Shock in PALS?
Hypovolemic shock is the most common type of shock seen in infants and children. It means there is not enough fluid or blood inside the blood vessels for the heart to pump well. This lowers blood flow to organs and can cause harm fast if not treated....
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What are the Goals in Treating Shock PALS?
When a child is in shock, their body is not getting enough blood and oxygen to the organs, which can quickly become life-threatening. Pediatric patients, especially infants and young children, are particularly vulnerable due to their physiological ch...
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What Is Included In The Secondary Assessment Of PALS?
According to the WHO (World Health Organization), in 2020, about 5 million children under the age of 5 died, mostly from causes that could have been prevented or treated. Nearly half of these deaths, around 2.4 million, occurred in newborns during th...
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The Pediatric Chain of Survival: A Lifesaving Guide for Children’s Emergencies
The Pediatric Chain of Survival for BLS is a straightforward, step-by-step approach, often referred to as the pediatric cardiac arrest algorithm, to help children in emergencies, especially during cardiopulmonary arrest or breathing problems. It star...
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PALS Certification: Enhancing Pediatric Care Skills
When emergencies strike children or infants, seconds matter, and having the right training can truly be the difference between life and death. That’s where PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification comes in. This certification is suitabl...
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