PALS 2021

1. The PALS systemic approach algorithm begins with the initial impression. This is an assessment of which 3 characteristics? 2. The right branch of the systemic approach algo- rithm focuses on what sequence to prevent cardiopul- monary arrest? 3. The evaluate portion of the sequence consists of three assessment tools: 4. What is included in the primary assessment of a pa- tient? 5. What is included in the secondary assessment of a patient? 6. The initial impression of the PALS systematic ...

Recognize *supraventricu- lar tachycardia* Recognize *wide-complex tachycardia* Recognize *SVT convert- ing to sinus rhythm after adenosine administration* What oxygen delivery sys- tem most reliably delivers a high (90% of greater) concentration of inspired oxygen to a 7-year-old child? You are called to help treat an infant with se- vere symptomatic brady- cardia (heart rate 66/min) associated with respira- tory distress. Bradycar- dia persists despite es- tablishment of an effec- tive airway,...

1. Signs of poor perfusion 2. Adult pads on the AED 3. Initial impression assessment Temperature, AMS, Pulses, Skin (pale, mottling, and cyanosis) Use adult pads on victims 8 years of age and older Appearance: LOC, interactiveness, consolability, look/gaze/stare/ and speech/cry circulation: Skin color, petechiae or purport or visible bleeding wounds work of breathing: including position, and any audible breath sounds, respiratory effort 4. Evaluate If no life-threatening condition is pre...