*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.
Our PALS practice exam includes questions about pediatric ACLS algorithms pulled directly from a real PALS exam in 2024.
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.
View AlgorithmPediatric BLS Algorithm - Two-Rescuer
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.
View AlgorithmPALS 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.
View AlgorithmPediatric Bradycardia - Pulse & 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.
View AlgorithmPediatric 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.
View AlgorithmPediatric 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.
View AlgorithmPediatric Tachycardia - Pulse & 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.
View AlgorithmPediatric Tachycardia - Pulse & 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.
View AlgorithmThe Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Recertification teaches medical professionals how to respond to nearly all cardiopulmonary emergencies.
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.
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.
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.
The Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Recertification teaches medical professionals how to respond to nearly all cardiopulmonary emergencies.
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.
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.
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.