Articles: emergency-medicine.
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While advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) and advanced trauma life support (ATLS) courses have become accepted standards for physicians who care for the critically ill and injured patient, only recently have pediatric advanced life support (PALS) courses been developed. The American Academy of Pediatrics has shown renewed interest in pediatric cardiopulmonary arrest after impressive gains made in adult resuscitation. The American Heart Association filled a void by including new chapters on Pediatric and Neonatal Resuscitation in the Textbook of Advanced Cardiac Life Support, 1981. ⋯ It includes a canine surgical procedure lab and modified ATLS skill stations. At the completion of the course, students are eligible for ACLS certification. In the two years in which the course was given, 39 pediatric houseofficers were enrolled in the course.(ABSTRACT TRUNCATED AT 250 WORDS)
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Knowledge and experience in emergency medical services (EMS) are essential objectives for residency training in emergency medicine (EM). Although a need exists for competent physician EMS leaders, opportunities for educating emergency physicians in this aspect of emergency care have been few. ⋯ The former requires a working knowledge of the local system policies and the ability to respond appropriately to paramedic radio calls. Additional education prepares the resident for a much broader role in EMS, including off-line medical control.
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The pocket mask is a convenient and cost effective method of ventilation when used with the rescuer's lungs and appears to offer a clear advantage in terms of volume delivered during the early treatment of respiratory arrest. Clinical data is needed to confirm the advantage of this device.