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  2. Pediatric advanced life support - Wikipedia

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    Pediatric advanced life support (PALS) is a course offered by the American Heart Association (AHA) for health care providers who take care of children and infants in the emergency room, critical care and intensive care units in the hospital, and out of hospital (emergency medical services (EMS)). The course teaches healthcare providers how to ...

  3. Pediatric basic life support - Wikipedia

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    Pediatric Basic Life Support (PBLS) is a rescue procedure which has purpose of preventing the anoxic brain damage by promoting the return of spontaneous circulation and breathing in cases of cardiac arrest. Unlike adult Basic Life Support (BLS), PBLS is dedicated to pediatric patients. It can be practiced by anyone without help of tools or ...

  4. List of medical abbreviations: P - Wikipedia

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    Physicians' Desk Reference. Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy. PDT: photodynamic therapy: PDVT: postoperative deep-vein thrombosis PE: pulmonary embolism [1] pre-eclampsia pleural effusion physical examination [1] PEA: pulseless electrical activity: PERRLA: pupils equal, round and reactive to light [3] PEB: cisplatin, etoposide, and bleomycin ...

  5. Pediatric intensive care unit - Wikipedia

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    One of these certifications is the Critical Care Registered Nurse (pediatric) certificate. This certificate allows nurses to care for critically ill pediatric patients in any setting, not just the PICU. [18] Other certificates include cardiopulmonary resuscitation, pediatric basic life support, and pediatric advance life support. [citation needed]

  6. Advanced Pediatric Life Support - Wikipedia

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    Advanced Pediatric Life Support (APLS) is a program created by the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American College of Emergency Physicians to teach health care providers how to take care of sick children.

  7. Pediatric assessment triangle - Wikipedia

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    The Pediatric Assessment Triangle or PAT is a tool used in emergency medicine to form a general impression of a pediatric patient. [1] In emergency medicine, a general impression is formed the first time the medical professional views the patient, usually within seconds. [ 2 ]

  8. List of abbreviations for medical organisations and personnel

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    Doctor of Chiropractic: DDS Doctor of Dental Surgery: DHB District Health Board (New Zealand) DI: Digital Imaging Technologist DMD: Doctor of Dental Medicine: DNP: Doctor of Nursing Practice: DO: Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine: DoH: Department of Health (various countries) DNB: Diplomate of National Board India DPT: Doctor of Physical Therapy ...

  9. Neonatal Resuscitation Program - Wikipedia

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    The Neonatal Resuscitation Program is an educational program in neonatal resuscitation that was developed and is maintained by the American Academy of Pediatrics. [1] This program focuses on basic resuscitation skills for newly born infants.