Pediatric Advanced Life Support

Pediatric advanced life support, also known as PALS, is a special way that grown-up doctors and nurses take care of children who are very sick or hurt. In PALS, special steps are taken to give medicine and help the child breathe properly.

When a child is sick or hurt, they may not be able to breathe on their own. That's where PALS comes in. Doctors and nurses use special machines and equipment to make sure the child is breathing properly and getting enough oxygen. This helps their body stay healthy and strong.

Sometimes, the child's heart may also have some problems. In PALS, doctors and nurses can give special medicine or use a tool called a defibrillator to help get the heart beating properly again. This helps the child stay alive.

During PALS, it's important for the child to stay calm and still. The doctors and nurses will talk to the child and make sure they feel safe and comfortable. They will also work very quickly and carefully to help the child get better as soon as possible.

PALS is a very important way to take care of children who need extra help. It helps them feel better and get back to playing and having fun.