PALS Scenarios Flashcards
Lance Carter, CAA
Cardiac Scenarios in PALS (4)

Respiratory Scenarios in PALS (4)

Shock Scenarios in PALS (4)

Steps to Diagnose and Follow in Each Scenario
Initial Assessment

Steps to Diagnose and Follow in Each Scenario
After Primary Assessment
Steps to Diagnose and Follow in Each Scenario
Identify, Evaluate, Intervene

Cardiac Scenarios
Rhythms That Fall Under the Bradycardia Algorithm (5)

Bradycardia in Pediatrics

Primary vs. Secondary Bradycardia

Possible Bradycardia Therapies (3)

Atropine as Premedication?

Cardiac Scenarios
PALS Algorithm for Bradycardia (4)

Cardiac Scenarios

Bradycardia Scenario

Cardiac Scenarios
Bradycardia Competency Checklist

Cardiac Scenarios
Tachycardia Rhythms (5)

Cardiac Scenarios

PALS Algorithm For Sinus Tachycardia (Stable or Unstable)

Cardiac Scenarios
PALS Algorithm for Stable SVT (7)

Cardiac Scenarios
PALS Algorithm for Unstable SVT

Cardiac Scenarios
PALS Algorithm for Vtach with a Pulse & Adequate Perfusion (5)

Cardiac Scenarios
Tachycardia With a Pulse and Adequate Perfusion

Cardiac Scenarios
PALS Algorithm for Vtach with a Pulse & Poor Perfusion (5)

Cardiac Scenarios
Tachycardia With a Pulse and Poor Perfusion

Cardiac Scenarios

Tachycardia With a Pulse Scenario

Cardiac Scenarios
SVTCompetency Checklist

Cardiac Scenarios

PALS Algorithm for Vfib/Pulseless Vtach (8)

Cardiac Scenarios

Vfib/Pulseless Vtach Scenario

Cardiac Scenarios
Vfib/Vtach Competency Checklist

Algorithm for Asystole/PEA


Asystole/PEA Scenario


Asystole/PEA Competency Checklist

PALS Cardiac Arrest Algorithm

Possible Airway Scenarios (4)

Diagnosing Airway Scenarios

Signs & Symptoms of Airway Scenarios


Treatment For Lower Airway Obstruction
(Asthma, Bronchiolitis) (4)

Asthma Treatment

Lower Airway Obstruction Scenario (Asthma)


Lower Airway Obstruction Competency Checklist

Croup Treatment


Anaphylaxis Treatment
(Can Be Considered Upper & Lower Airway Obstruction)

Severe Choking In Responsive Children

- Place the patient prone in one arm and deliver five back slaps
- Flip the patient supine in the other arm and deliver 5 downward chest thrusts with two fingers
- The chest thrusts are exactly where compressions would be
Treatment for Infectious, Chemical, & Aspiration Pneumonia

Severe Choking In Unresponsive Patients

Upper Airway Obstruction Scenario


Upper Airway Obstruction Competency Checklist

Cardiogenic Pulmonary Edema

Non-Cardiogenic Pulmonary Edema (ARDS)

Protocol for Lung Tissue Disease

Lung Tissue Disease Scenario


Lung Tissue Disease Competency Checklist

Disordered Control of Breathing Protocols


Disordered Control of Breathing Scenario


Disordered Control of Breathing Competency Checklist

Airway Management Summary


Therapeutic Endpoints for Shock Management
(Must Be Able To Mention Some Of These In Testing)

Hypovolemic Shock Scenario


Hypovolemic Shock Competency Checklist

Obstructive Shock Scenario


Obstructive Shock Competency Checklist

Septic (Distributive) Shock Scenario


Distributive Shock Competency Checklist

Cardiogenic Shock Scenario


Cardiogenic Shock Competency Checklist

Shock Management Summary

Similar Scenarios
(Bradycardia vs. Airway Scenario)

Similar Scenarios
(Septic Shock vs. Lung Tissue Disease)

Similar Scenarios
(Hypovolemic vs. Cardiogenic Shock)

Similar Scenarios
(Cardiogenic Shock vs. Lung Tissue Disease)

Supplementary Reading
