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PALS Algorithms - Updated 2024

*These algorithms follow the most recent AHA guidelines update from 2020. Only the content has been updated to reflect the year in which this page has been updated.

Healthcare providers who care for children should understand the dynamics of cardiac and respiratory arrest, particularly with emphasis on this demographic, to be able to apply that knowledge when called upon to resuscitate a pediatric patient in a crisis. When paired with the ProMed Certifications’ Pediatric Advanced Life Support course, you will have the confidence to resuscitate a child in an emergency.

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All PALS Algorithms

Pediatric BLS One Rescuer Algorithm

Pediatric BLS One Rescuer Algorithm

This PALS algorithm describes the BLS sequence specifically for children and infants. There are differences when compared to the BLS sequence for adults. Infants are not a newborn but less than 1 year old. Children are older than 1 year old but younger than puberty.

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Pediatric BLS Algorithm - Two-Rescuer

Pediatric BLS Two Rescuer Algorithm

There are slight differences between the one and two-rescuer algorithms for children and infants. This algorithm highlights what makes a two-rescuer situation unique.

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PALS Systematic Approach Algorithm

PALS Systematic Approach Algorithm

The PALS Systematic Approach is designed to provide a complete and thorough approach to evaluating and treating an injured or critically ill child. This pediatric ACLS algorithm has several decision points and actions that must be committed to memory by PALS providers to ensure a high standard of care.

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Pediatric Bradycardia - Pulse & Poor Perfusion

Pediatric Bradycardia With A Pulse and Poor Perfusion

This PALS algorithm for 2024 outlines the decision tree for bradycardia, a heart rate (typically 60 BPM) lower than normal for a child’s age and activity level. It is often a sign of impending cardiac arrest in infants and children.

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Pediatric Cardiac Arrest Algorithm

Pediatric Cardiac Arrest Algorithm

Cardiac arrest is the cessation of blood circulation due to absent or ineffective cardiac mechanical activity. Clinically, the patient is unresponsive, not breathing or only gasping, and there is no detectable pulse. Cerebral hypoxia causes LOC and failure to breathe. Agonal breaths may be observed during the first minutes after cardiac arrest.

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Pediatric Management of Shock After ROSC Algorithm

Pediatric Management of Shock After ROSC Algorithm

If a patient has a Return of Spontaneous Circulation (ROSC) or palpable pulse after resuscitation, start post-resuscitation management immediately. The goals of this PALS algorithm in 2024 are supporting oxygenation and maximizing tissue and organ perfusion. This section provides a systematic approach to the post-resuscitation care algorithm.

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Pediatric Tachycardia - Pulse & Adequate Perfusion Algorithm

Pediatric Tachycardia With A Pulse and Adequate Perfusion Algorithm

Tachycardia is a heart rate higher than normal for a child’s age and activity level. Like bradycardia, tachycardia can be life-threatening for children and infants because of the impact on cardiac output. Learn the pediatric ACLS algorithm for tachycardia with adequate perfusion with ProMed.

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Pediatric Tachycardia - Pulse & Poor Perfusion Algorithm

Pediatric Tachycardia With A Pulse and Poor Perfusion Algorithm

Tachycardia is a heart rate higher than normal for a child’s age and activity level. Like bradycardia, tachycardia can be life-threatening for children and infants because of the impact on cardiac output. Learn the PALS algorithm in 2024 for tachycardia with poor perfusion with ProMed.

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ACLS Recertification

129

The Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Recertification teaches medical professionals how to respond to nearly all cardiopulmonary emergencies.

PALS Recertification

129

The Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Recertification teaches medical professionals the PALS algorithms in 2024 to manage and respond to cardiopulmonary resuscitation of pediatric patients in emergencies.

BLS Recertification

65

The Basic Life Support (BLS) Recertification is intended to teach healthcare professionals the basic steps of CPR and rescue breathing for adults, children, and infants.

CPR Recertification

35

The Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Automated External Defibrillator (AED), and First Aid Recertification course is designed to teach adult and child CPR and AED use, infant CPR, and how to relieve choking in adults, children, and infants.

ACLS Certification

179

The Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Recertification teaches medical professionals how to respond to nearly all cardiopulmonary emergencies.

PALS Certification

179

The Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Recertification teaches medical professionals AHA- approved PALS algorithms to manage and respond to cardiopulmonary resuscitation of pediatric patients in emergencies.

BLS Certification

95

The Basic Life Support (BLS) Recertification is intended to teach healthcare professionals the basic steps of CPR and rescue breathing for adults, children, and infants.

CPR Certification

39

The Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Automated External Defibrillator (AED), and First Aid Recertification course is designed to teach adult and child CPR and AED use, infant CPR, and how to relieve choking in adults, children, and infants.