The core components of PALS include: - Basic Life Support (BLS): This involves initial assessments and interventions such as checking for responsiveness, activating emergency response systems, and providing high-quality chest compressions and ventilations. - Advanced Airway Management: Techniques such as endotracheal intubation and the use of supraglottic airway devices. - Circulation Management: Use of medications and fluids to support heart function and blood pressure. - Defibrillation: Recognizing and treating cardiac arrhythmias with defibrillation or synchronized cardioversion. - Post-Resuscitation Care: Stabilizing the patient and addressing underlying causes of the emergency.
