Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Resuscitation of patients in circulatory arrest is a core medical skill that practically everyone relies on. Despite intensive teaching in medical school, the practical skills must be maintained through professional training and regular practice. In addition, the treatment of infants and children remains a particular challenge even for experienced emergency physicians, as the situations are rare and of particular emotional severity.

Successful resuscitation depends not only on individual technical skills but also on the ability to act and communicate as a team in a stressful situation. Simulating and practicing this situation in the course is an essential part of the courses in accordance with the guidelines of the American Heart Association (AHA). The principles of a positive error culture are also taught, which benefits patient safety overall.