PALS Provider Manual, AHA (9781616697853)
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PALS Provider Manual, AHA (9781616697853)
The PALS Provider Manual is the American Heart Association reference for Pediatric Advanced Life Support. It is used in AHA PALS courses and kept by pediatric and emergency teams for consultation during critical events.
About This Book
This manual is designed for the care of infants and children in emergencies. It addresses the physiology of pediatric patients, with assessment tools, decision frameworks, and interventions scaled to size, weight, and developmental stage. Because it is the official AHA course manual, it serves as both a training resource for initial PALS certification and a reference for renewal.
What This Manual Covers
- Pediatric Assessment Triangle for rapid initial evaluation
- Recognition and management of respiratory distress and failure in children
- Shock recognition, classification, and fluid resuscitation in pediatric patients
- Pediatric cardiac arrest algorithms including shockable and non-shockable rhythms
- Post-cardiac arrest care for infants and children
- AHA PALS team roles, communication, and case-based simulation approach
- Neonatal resuscitation overview and special pediatric situations
Who Should Use This Manual
The PALS Provider Manual is for clinicians who care for critically ill or injured children and need PALS certification. It is used by pediatric nurses, emergency physicians, PICU staff, paramedics serving pediatric populations, emergency nurses, pediatric surgery teams, and flight nurses who transport children. Medical and nursing students rotating through pediatric emergency or ICU settings also use this manual as part of their training.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is PALS certification?
A: PALS stands for Pediatric Advanced Life Support. AHA PALS certification is required for clinicians who manage pediatric emergencies and resuscitations.
Q: What is the ISBN-13 for this manual?
A: The ISBN-13 is 9781616697853.
Q: Is the PALS manual different from the ACLS manual?
A: Yes. The PALS Provider Manual is built specifically for the care of infants and children, with pediatric-specific algorithms, dosing, and assessment tools. The ACLS manual focuses on adult resuscitation.
Q: Who is typically required to hold PALS certification?
A: Clinicians in pediatric nursing, emergency medicine, intensive care, paramedic services, pediatric surgery, and transport roles are commonly required to maintain PALS certification. Requirements vary by employer and state.
Q: Does this manual work for both initial certification and renewal?
A: Yes. It is the course manual for AHA PALS courses covering both initial certification and renewal.
Q: Where does this ship from?
A: Orders ship from within the US with free standard shipping.
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