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How Many CEUs Do You Get with PALS Renewal?
Healthcare professionals renewing their Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification often ask one important question first: How many CEUs do they get with PALS renewal? The answer depends on the course format, accrediting organization, and p...
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When Giving Chest Thrusts To An Infant, To Which Depth Should...
Choking is a serious and potentially life-threatening emergency in infants, who are particularly vulnerable because their small airways can be easily blocked, and they often put objects in their mouths. Even a tiny obstruction can completely cut off ...
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PALS Megacodes and Scenarios: What You Need to Know
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) teaches healthcare providers how to recognize and respond to life-threatening emergencies in infants and children. It focuses on rapid assessment, clear communication, and the right interventions at the right ti...
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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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