PALS Training Introduction
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.
You can use the search function located below the knowledge base sidebar to find information that is not listed on the navigation or to find information on a specific topic.
This site is always up-to-date with the most recent AHA PALS algorithm guidelines.
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.
You can learn and master pediatric advanced life support. Enroll here.
This site is up to date with the 2015-2020 AHA PALS Guidelines. Check back often and let others know about your learning experience here.
Susan Ernst says
Hi Jeff,
Your course is amazing! I have really learned quite a bit. I do have a question. I was taking the final 30 question quiz and question 13 asks about which scenario would require immediate CPR.
According to the PAL’s manual, in order for CPR to be initiated, the patient must be a) unresponsive, b) no breathing or only gasping(agonal) or c) no pulse or pulse < 60.
Answer 1 – the patient is not responsive.
Answers 2 and 4 meet all criteria.
Answer 3 – the patient IS responsive noted by open eyes and lethargy. The child in answer 3 is still breathing rapidly but has a severely decreased heart rate of 55 – which meets the criteria.
Question – why wouldn't answer 1 also receive CPR? A Toddler's heart rate is between 98-140. Granted, the listed HR not less than 60 in this scenario, but at 70, it's bradying down, and the child is not responsive (which meets the criteria). Can you please explain this further so I may better grasp concepts? Many thanks!
ACLS says
This question was designed to assess the providers recognition of the basic criteria for beginning cpr.
That being said, in a real setting, the provider would need to use their clinical judgement and discretion which may direct a provider to tailor interventions to best treat the scenario that is present before them.
Kind regards,
Jeff
Marlena Kinlow says
Thank you for this material! This course has helped me to get through all of the information easily. I did great on the written portion and the instructor for the orals said I did really well! Thanks again!
ACLS says
Hi Marlena,
That’s great! Thank you so much for the feedback. I’m so glad that the site has been helpful for you.
Kind regards, Jeff
Barbara Ferris says
Are there PALS Video Review Tutorials like the ACLS ones? I can’t seem to find them on your site!
Thanks,
Barb Ferris
ACLS says
At this time, there are not any PALS video review tutorials. I do intend on developing video content in the PALS area but this is under development.
Kind regards,
Jeff
Karen Medrano says
Thank you SO MUCH for this awesome site; such a great resource! First time I use this for PALS and I’m happy to report it was a SUCCESS! Passed with only 1 answer wrong on the written exam! 😀 Thank you so much for this! Especially for the “Audio” test portion of this; it helped me incredibly!!!!
Jeff with admin. says
Hi Karen,
That is great! Thanks so much for your feedback on the PALS training. I’m so glad that this site was helpful for you.
Kind regards, Jeff
Elaine says
Hi Jeff passed pals around April the 10th. What a pleasure. Thank you for all that you do. Time for acls next. The results will be the same, you have such a great program. See you soon for acls.
Jeff with admin. says
Hi Elaine,
That’s great! Great job and congratulations. Thank you for the encouragement. I’m so glad that the site has been helpful for you. See you soon for ACLS! Kind regards, Jeff
Mirka Lane says
Hi Jeff,
just passed my PALS. I have used your website for ACLS prep for last 8 years. This was the first time I used it for PALS which is totally different from ACLS. Thank you so much.
Thanks to your tests, mega codes practices and other info I had no need to open the text book at all.
Thanks again and see you next year for my ACLS 🙂
Mirka RN
Cornelius Johann Niemand says
Hello Jeff
Just wanted to let you know I passed my PALS written test with 98% and the Megacode scenarios with ease thanx to your amazing site. I am recommending this site to everyone.
Regards
Neels
Jaclinn says
I rarely even look at the book anymore. I have used the ACLS and PALS reviews on the website and it provided everything I needed to know. Passed the courses easily. Thank you so much for this website!
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