PALS- Pediatric Advanced Life Support Exam 2022 graded +A

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) A. Structured approach to assessing and treating critically ill children. B. Guidelines provided through the American Heart Association C. Last updated in 2015 D. Training usually required within the first 6 months of work as a pediatric nurse Nursing Points General I. When children become critically ill it’s usually because of… A. Respiratory distress/failure B. Sepsis C. Shock II. Usually the endpoint of a long process of being unwell and extreme hypoxia and acidosis are present III. Outcomes are very poor if the child actually goes into cardiac arrest IV. Efforts focus on preventing arrest by quickly recognizing and treating hypoxia, poor perfusion, infection Assessment I. PALS uses the following assessment tools to provide structure A. Primary assessment 1. A.B.C.D.E. i. Airway ii. Breathing iii. Circulation iv. Disability v. Exposure II. Common problems to be on the lookout for A. Upper airway obstruction 1. Listen for… i. Stridor and upper airway sounds ii. Barking cough (croup) 2. Look for… i. Drooling ii. Cyanosis