PALS Plus: Post-Cardiac Arrest Care

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