AHA: Paediatric Advanced Life Support

  • Paediatric Assessment: Quickly and thoroughly assess paediatric patients in cardiac arrest or other life-threatening situations.
  • Resuscitation Techniques: Perform high-quality pediatric CPR, including chest compressions, airway management, and ventilation devices.
  • Medication Administration: Administer paediatric emergency medications, understanding dosages, routes, and indications.
  • Advanced Skills: Master advanced pediatric life support techniques, including intraosseous access, defibrillation, and arrhythmia management.
  • Team Dynamics: Foster effective communication and teamwork in pediatric resuscitation to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Course Description

Paediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) is designed to equip healthcare providers with the knowledge and skills to manage critically ill or injured pediatric patients. Participants will learn to rapidly assess pediatric patients, initiate resuscitation, and provide advanced life support interventions. Key components include high-quality CPR, airway management, emergency medication administration (e.g., epinephrine, amiodarone), and the use of advanced techniques such as intraosseous access and defibrillation. The course also emphasises the importance of effective teamwork and communication in pediatric resuscitation to ensure coordinated, optimal care for young patients in critical situations.

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Course Duration:
2 Days
  • Priority for Hands-on practice and skill training
  • Clear concepts
  • Team Training

Curriculum

Knowledge

Reading Material

Pre Course Work and Assessment
  • PALS precourse work involves student, reviewing course content of AHA through online videos
  • Released 15 days – 1 month prior to contact course
Skills

2-day contact program

Assessment
  • Self – assessment is mandatory before contact course.
  • Assessment will be done during the contact course.
  • BLS certification is mandatory before applying for PALS course.

Course Co-ordinator

Dr. Dhavapalani Alagappan
Dr. Dhavapalani Alagappan

Doctor

Faculty


 Dr. Bhaskar D
Dr. Bhaskar D

Senior Consultant,

Department of Emergency Medicine,

Apollo Hospitals, Chennai.

Dr. Devayani R
Dr. Devayani R

Consultant,

Department of Emergency Medicine,

Apollo Hospitals, Chennai.

Dr. Madhumitha S
Dr. Madhumitha S

Consultant,

Department of Emergency Medicine,

Apollo Hospitals, Chennai.

Dr. Dinesh Prabhu B
Dr. Dinesh Prabhu B

Junior Consultant,

Department of Emergency Medicine,

Apollo Hospitals, Chennai.

Dr. Srinivasan MD
Dr. Srinivasan MD

Junior Consultant,

Department of Emergency Medicine,

Apollo Hospitals, Chennai.

Dr. Pavithra Raghavan
Dr. Pavithra Raghavan

Junior Consultant,

Department of Emergency Medicine,

Apollo Hospitals, Chennai.

Dr. Selvakumar CV
Dr. Selvakumar CV

Consultant,

Department of Emergency Medicine,

Apollo Hospitals, Chennai.

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