Section: 4.21.1 - Pediatric Basic Life Support | Pediatric Nursing Part 2 | NextGenU.org

  • Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:
    • Define pediatric basic life support. 
    • Identify components of pediatric basic life support.
    • Describe the skills required for the provision of basic life support to the pediatric population.
    Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 1 hour and 56 minutes.

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    • Required Learning Resources and Activities
    • Read the first paragraph on basic life support. (1 minute)

      American Red Cross Society

    • Click on ‘Pediatric’ section and read the algorithms ‘Pediatric BLS for Lay Rescuers’, ‘Pediatric Basic Life Support Algorithm for Healthcare Providers- Single Rescuer’ and ‘‘Pediatric Basic Life Support Algorithm for Healthcare Providers- Single Rescuer’. (2 minutes)

      American Heart Association

    • Read the sections from ‘Key points’ to ‘Infant and child BLS sequence’. (29 minutes)

      Resuscitation Council UK

    • Read the entire article. (3 minutes)

      British Red Cross

    • Read the entire article. (2 minutes)

      The Hospital for Sick Children

    • Open the pdf link ‘Airway Manoeuvres’ from the Nursing Skill Sheets section. Read the entire article. (3 minutes)
      Children’s Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service


    • Open the pdf link ‘Bag Valve Mask Ventilation’ from the Nursing Skill Sheets section and read the entire article. (9 minutes)
      Children’s Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service


    • Read the entire article and videos. (6 minutes)

      Save a Life by NHCPS

    • Read the algorithm ‘Adult Basic Life Support Algorithm for Healthcare Providers’. (1 minute)

      American Heart Association

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    • Quiz
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      Quiz: Unit 4.21.1

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