Advanced Pediatric Life Support "APLS" vs.....

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Can anyone tell me if they have taken this?

How is this different from PALS?

One of the doctors I work with said it is more trauma focused but couldn't give me any further information.

Please advise.

Thanks

Sarah

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Specializes in emergency nursing-ENPC, CATN, CEN.

I have taken both-PALS is geared toward recognition of resp failure and shock and their management. APLS is a comprehensive emergency medicine course o pediatric emergencies. I would recommend both!!

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I found APLS to be much more in depth. Alot more hands on. PALS is like ACLS alot of need to know stuff (algo's)but taught in a "nice" fashion where everyone passes essentially.I would recomend both.

Qanik

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Specializes in Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU.

APLS you only do once - there is no recert. PALS is due every two years. Our ED only recognizes PALS and ENPC.

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Thanks for the input. I really appreciate it.

Sarah

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