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Approach to the system an algorithm

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Approach to the system an algorithm

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PALS Systematic Approach Algorithm

Initial impression
(appearance, breathing, circulation)

2
Is child unresponsive or is No
immediate intervention needed?

3 Yes

Shout for help.


Activate emergency response plan
(as appropriate for setting).

No breathing
or only gasping, 4 10
no pulse Yes Does child have severe
Is child breathing with a pulse? compromise of airway,
breathing, or perfusion?
No breathing, but
pulse present
5 No Yes
11
Open and maintain airway.
Begin ventilation. Support airway,
Provide oxygen when available. ventilation,
Attach monitor, pulse oximeter. and perfusion.
Provide oxygen
as needed.
6 Attach monitor,
Yes Is pulse <60/min with No pulse oximeter.
poor perfusion despite oxygenation
and ventilation?

7 12
If at any time you
Start CPR identify cardiac arrest Evaluate
(C-A-B). Primary assessment
Secondary assessment
8 Diagnostic assessments
Go to
Pediatric Cardiac Arrest
Algorithm.
9 Intervene
After ROSC, provide
Identify
postcardiac arrest care.
Begin
evaluate-identify-intervene
sequence.
2016 American Heart Association

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