PALS: Cardiac Arrhythmias

Course overview

The goal of this module is to provide nurses preparing for PALS certification with an overview of common pediatric cardiac arrythmias. At the conclusion of this module, the learner will be able to: Identify three indicators of symptomatic bradycardia Differentiate tachycardia with adequate perfusion form tachycardia with poor perfusion State the steps for a synchronized cardioversion Name 8 factors that can cause pulseless rhythms Describe the treatment for ventricular fibrillation