Saving Lives in the ER

The emergency room is where PALS skills are put to the ultimate test. Fast assessment, teamwork, and intervention can make the difference between life and death.

Typical Scenarios

• Children arrive with breathing trouble, seizures, or injuries.
• Teams use the ABCDE assessment to quickly find problems.
• Advanced airway and IV access are set up as needed.

Interprofessional Collaboration

Doctors, nurses, and respiratory therapists all work together, using PALS protocols to stabilize the child and communicate with the family.

Making a Difference

ER teams who train in PALS are better prepared, more confident, and save more lives.