Prompt and appropriate action can mean the difference between life and death in any emergency situation. This is especially true for paediatric patients, whose physiology and trauma responses differ from those of adults. Participants in the Paediatric Basic Life Support Course gain the knowledge and skills needed to respond quickly to paediatric emergencies.
Specifics of Paediatric Anatomy and Physiology: Children are not simply smaller versions of adults. Because of their distinct anatomical and metabolic characteristics, they require a distinct approach to life support. Learn more in this post.
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