Pediatric Advanced Life Support Course – AHA Certified

The Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) course, which is a standard program of the American Heart Association (AHA). This course, held on May Oct 16 – 17, 2024, was designed for nurses from MedPark Hospital, Chao Phraya Hospital and Volunteer Rescue Team Sisaket. It aimed to enhance participants’ knowledge and skills in assessing and diagnosing pediatric cardiac arrest and abnormal heart rhythms. The training included the proper use of life-saving equipment and related medications, as well as improving basic and advanced life support skills according to established guidelines. The course also focused on enhancing communication skills and teamwork during advanced resuscitation efforts through a blended learning approach, which included online learning, theoretical instruction, and practical simulations. The training was directed by Dr. Poomiporn Katayuwong, a pediatric cardiologist from the Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University. Other esteemed instructors included Assoc.Prof. Ngamjit Pattaravit, M.D., an anesthesiologist specializing in critical care medicine at MedPark Hospital;  Dr. Duangtip Tiacharoen from the Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Thammasat University, Thammasat University Hospital; and Assoc.Prof. Jarin Vaewpanich, M.D., Pediatric Critical Care Medicine from Department of Pediatrics, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University. Participants gained invaluable experience in managing and diagnosing pediatric cardiac emergencies, ensuring the correct and effective use of resuscitation equipment and medications. The training also improved their communication and teamwork skills, adhering to international standards, thus enhancing their overall competence in pediatric emergency care.