Bronchitis is not contagious.  Some children will require antibiotics, steroids or neutralizer treatments.  To help a child with bronchitis breathe better, you may use a humidifier at night time and keep the child away from cigarette smoke.  Provide an atmosphere without any irritants such as perfumes, sprays of any kind or extreme hot or cold temperatures.  If at any time a child has any difficulty breathing, call 911 immediately.  The paramedics have taken a PALS course and have been certified in providing emergency treatment to the pediatric population.



It may be the neighbor across the street, a spouse, a child or infant.  No one ever knows what they will be faced with, and the worst thing is an with an emergency where a life is in jeopardy and you are helpless in providing life saving measures until emergency medical assistance arrives. Time is of the essence in an emergency.  Consider a CPR class today and make a difference in a person’s life as well as your own.

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Medication used during the PEA/Asystole algorithm for PALS class is:
*Epinephrine-usually given IV, IO or via ET tube if no IV/IO route available

The medical professionals that provide medical treatment to the pediatric population are required to attend a PALS class and become certified. The certification lasts for a period of 2 years. During the PEA algorithm, always re-assess after every intervention to ensure that they are effective and if the appropriate treatment is being provided. Continue CPR for 2 minutes as recommended by the American Heart Association. In the pediatric population, the cardiac problems that are occur are almost always due to respiratory compromise that precipitated the event. Take a good patient history and what led up to the event.

If you plan to make a trip to the beach with your kids, you want to make sure to keep them safe. There are only a few important things to remember in order to keep your children safe at the beach.  First, you want to remember to always have adequate sunscreen. Apply the sunscreen to your child before he or she gets wet. And re-apply throughout the day. Second, you want to have age appropriate floating devices. Whether it be a life jacket or arm floats. Third, but not at all the least important, water. You want to make sure that your child stays hydrated. Being outside in the heat can drain you and your child of  hydration, fast. So make sure to take plenty of water and have your child drink some at least every 30 to 45 minutes. So, as long as you remember to have these 3 things, your trip to the beach should be safe as well as fun.

Especially during the flu and cold seasons wash hands frequently.  Avoid shaking hands, as this can pass germs from person to persons.  Do not share beverages or use the same utensils.  Cover the mouth when coughing or sneezing.  It is also a good idea to stay away from crowded places during the holiday season.  Drink plenty of fluids, and get adequate rest.

The leading council for the ACLS certification course has always been the American Heart Association. The ACLS standards have survived the test of time even with these changes that have taken place over the past 10 years. We hope to continue to improve on the delivery and implementation of Advanced Cardiac Life Support.

Keeping up with all the new changes that occur with ACLS can be accomplished when you attend an ACLS Refresher Class.  Although some of the changes may be subtle, they are very crucial in saving a patient’s life.  Healthcare professionals are required to become re-certified every 2 years.

The ACLS course keeps health care professionals up to date on the current recommendations that are approved by the American Heart Association.  This course covers how to treat different heart arrhythmia and the medications needed for certain types of situations.  The course involves hands-on training and then you are required to pass a written exam as well as a mega-code.

As we move into the new millennium, we must all continue to advance the field of Emergency Medical Care. The medical community has even gone so far as to hire potential employees from accredited medical schools. As Paramedics and Doctors advance their skills, the American Heart Association has provided an ACLS Refresher for people to become current with the new standards of Emergency Medical Care.