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Begin your training by reviewing all of the pediatric advanced life support algorithms in the PALS knowledge base. After you have reviewed the knowledge base material, you will be ready to test your knowledge of pediatric advanced life support by taking some of the PALS practice tests and megacode/skills
station scenarios, and if you think you need further review, use the PALS Video Review Tutorials.
With this PALS training, you will have fun while you learn and master Pediatric Advanced Life Support.
After you have completed all of the multiple choice megacode scenarios in the megacode simulator, round off your preparation for the AHA PALS megacode skills station by reviewing the PALS megacode series videos which take you through real-time megacode scenarios. You can also practice rhythm recognition by reviewing the rapid rhythm identification videos.
Straight forward, systematic, and comprehensive PALS Training with hundreds of PALS questions, scenarios, and other training tools. To better understand how to systematically prepare using this site read through the PALS Study Guide.
The PALS algorithm training and information on this site will help you prepare for the PALS written exam, Megacode and reality in the pediatric critical care and emergency setting. You will find detailed information about the PALS Systematic Approach Algorithm and all other PALS algorithms, Respiratory Arrest, Shock, ECG Interpretation, PALS Pharmacology, and much more.
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You can learn and master pediatric advanced life support. All of the tools and resources that you need are on this site. Quizzes, scenarios, and a comprehensive knowledge base are all designed to ensure that you learn and master pediatric advanced life support. If you would like to see something added, please let me know by using the contact form or you can leave a comment below.
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Jeffrey Johnson says
Mission accomplished once again! Thanks again Jeff for the great preparation you provide for so many of us.
shpalley@gmail.com says
Hello ACLS-Algorithms,
Thanks to Jeff for the high level of customer service. I’m studying for PALS this week, and our old desktop Mac kept failing the signup at your site. Jeff noticed the repeated fails, contacted me, and made it right. Very good service, I’m impressed!
Thanks again, SP RN
Jeff with admin. says
Glad to help out! Kind regards, Jeff
Sherry Gill says
Hi Jeff,
There wasn’t a place for comments on megacodes so I am commenting here. Megacode scenario #2 question 10 in the information box you state the dose for magnesium as 25-75mg/kg. AHA PALS card says 25-50mg/kg for status asthmaticus. Do you have a page reference in the PALS book for the dosing?
Thank you
Sherry
Jeff with admin. says
There is not a recommended dosage listed in the AHA PALS Provider manual. I did place a reference in the rationale regarding dosages. I have included that reference and the rationale from question #10 below.
25-75 mg/kg is a range that has been used with good effect in clinical trials. Give the magnesium as a slow bolus over 15-30 minutes.
A total of 9 trials—8 randomized double-blinded studies and 1 retrospective chart review were published in the literature. The retrospective chart review identified 40 asthma patients between the ages of 2 months and 15 years that were admitted to a pediatric intensive care unit in Florida. Before the use of magnesium, 15 of the 40 patients with severe asthma needed intubation. After magnesium was used, no patients required additional ventilation. There were no cardiovascular adverse events reported.”
Reference: Magnesium for treatment of asthma in children