Advanced Pediatric Life Support
Advanced Pediatric Life Support
Advanced Pediatric Life Support (APLS) is a program that provides healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively respond to critically ill children. The program is designed to teach a systematic approach to pediatric assessment, basic life support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, and pediatric emergency medicine.
Pronunciation
Advanced Pediatric Life Support: /ədˈvɑːnst pɪˈdiːətrɪk laɪf səˈpɔːrt/
Etymology
The term "Advanced Pediatric Life Support" is derived from the English language. "Advanced" refers to being at a higher level in terms of knowledge or skills, "Pediatric" pertains to the branch of medicine dealing with children and their diseases, "Life" refers to the existence of an individual human being or animal, and "Support" means to give assistance or encouragement.
Related Terms
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support: A program by the American Heart Association that focuses on providing urgent treatment to children who are experiencing cardiac emergencies.
- Basic Life Support: A level of medical care which is used for victims of life-threatening illnesses or injuries until they can be given full medical care at a hospital.
- Emergency Medicine: A medical specialty involving care for undifferentiated, unscheduled patients with illnesses or injuries requiring immediate medical attention.
- Pediatrics: The branch of medicine that involves the medical care of infants, children, and adolescents.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Advanced Pediatric Life Support
- Wikipedia's article - Advanced Pediatric Life Support
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