Aprendizaje combinado y a distancia 
Curso en línea 
Estudiante 
PALS 
CE Descripción
The purpose of this module is to educate providers on the pathophysiology and clinical manifestations of pediatric post–cardiac arrest syndrome (PCAS), implementation of cardiac monitoring as part of PCAS, implementation of respiratory support of the intubated child during PCAC, implementation of neurologic support and monitoring during PCAC, monitoring for and managing other physiologic/organ/secondary complications of PCAS, outcomes and prognostication after cardiac arrest, and recovery after cardiac arrest.
Upon completion of this module, students will be able to:
1. Recognize the pathophysiology and clinical manifestations of pediatric post–cardiac arrest syndrome
2. Implement cardiac monitoring as part of post–cardiac arrest care
3. Implement respiratory support of the intubated child during post–cardiac arrest care
4. Implement neurologic support and monitoring during post–cardiac arrest care
5. Monitor for and manage other physiologic, organ, and secondary complications of post–cardiac arrest syndrome
6. Formulate outcomes and prognostication after cardiac arrest
7. Describe recovery after cardiac arrest
Requisitos técnicos
Please refer to elearning.heart.org for specific course technical requirements.
Especificaciones del producto
- Associated Course : PALS
- Format : Online Course
- Product Type : Blended and eLearning
Información sobre capacitación continua
PALS Plus™: Post–Cardiac Arrest Care; Enduring Web Course
Original Release Date: 11/15/2022
Last Review Date: September 2025
Termination Date: 11/14/2026
Description
The purpose of this module is to understand the pathophysiology and clinical manifestations of the pediatric post–cardiac arrest syndrome (PCAS), implementation of cardiac monitoring as part of post–cardiac arrest care (PCAC), implementation of respiratory support of the intubated child during PCAC, implementation of neurologic support and monitoring during PCAC, monitoring for and managing other physiologic/organ/secondary complications of PCAS, outcomes and prognostication after cardiac arrest, and recovery after cardiac arrest.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion, participants should be able to:
1. Recognize the pathophysiology and clinical manifestations of pediatric post-cardiac arrest syndrome
2. Implement cardiac monitoring as part of post-cardiac arrest care
3. Implement respiratory support of the intubated child during post-cardiac arrest care
4. Implement neurologic support and monitoring during post-cardiac arrest care
5. Monitor for and manage other physiologic, organ, and secondary complications of post-cardiac arrest syndrome
6. Formulate outcomes and prognostication after cardiac arrest
7. Describe recovery after cardiac arrest
Accreditation Terms
Joint Accreditation: 11/15/2025 – 11/14/2026
CAPCE: 11/15/2025 – 11/14/2026
AARC: N/A
Accreditation Statements
Joint Accreditation Statements
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the American Heart Association and the American Academy of Pediatrics. The American Heart Association is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
AMA Credit Designation Statement - Physicians
The American Heart Association designates this activity for a maximum of 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
AAPA Credit Acceptance Statement – Physician Associates
AAPA accepts certificates of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society. Physician associates may receive a maximum of 0.50 hours of Category I credit for completing this program.
AANP Credit Acceptance Statement – Nurse Practitioners
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) accepts AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM from organizations accredited by the ACCME.
ANCC Credit Designation Statement - Nurses
The maximum number of hours awarded for this CE activity is 0.50 contact hours.
Continuing Education Accreditation – Emergency Medical Services
This continuing education activity is approved by the American Heart Association, an organization accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Pre-Hospital Continuing Education (CAPCE), for 0.75 Advanced CEHs, activity number 25-AMHA-F3-0054.
By claiming CAPCE credit, the claimant acknowledges the following: I understand that the American Heart Association as a requirement of CAPCE accreditation will submit a record of my course completions to the CAPCE AMS. I further understand that my course completion records may be accessed by or shared with such regulators as state EMS offices, training officers, and NREMT on a password-protected, need-to-know basis. In addition, I understand that I may review my record of CAPCE-accredited course completions by contacting CAPCE.
Participation and Successful Completion
Successful completion of this CE activity includes the following:
1. Complete all portions of the online course
2. Complete the course evaluation
3. Print the Certificate/Statement of Credit
Disclosure Statement
All persons in a position to control educational content of a CE activity provided by the American Heart Association must disclose to the audience all financial relationships with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients. The presence or absence of all financial relationships will be disclosed to the audience in activity materials. All unlabeled/unapproved uses of drugs or devices discussed will also be disclosed to the audience. All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.
The following authors/faculty have declared NO financial interest(s) and/or affiliations:
Sue Hong, MD
Allan de Caen, MD
Jeremy Dymond, RN
Melissa Marx
Alexis A. Topjian, MD
Melissa Mahgoub, PhD
Comilla Sasson, MD, Ph
This list represents the relationships that may be perceived as actual or reasonable conflicts of interest as reported on the Disclosure Questionnaire, which all AHA volunteers are required to complete and submit. The focus is on relevant financial relationships with commercial interests in the 24-month period preceding the time that the individual is being asked to assume a role controlling content:
Susan Fuchs, MD - UpToDate (Royalties for on-line chapter)
Mark Wainwright, MD, PhD - Sage Therapeutics (Member, Clinical Advisory Board)
Target Audiences
1. Physicians
2. Nurse Practitioners
3. Physician Associates
4. Nurses
5. EMS
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