2020 AHA PALS Plus™: Technology-Dependent Child Module

This module describes the identification and management of medical emergencies in pediatric patients with special healthcare needs. It is designed to educate students about potential complications related to intrathecal baclofen pumps, tracheostomy tubes, vagal nerve stimulators, and ventriculoperitoneal shunts.

Module Learning Objectives:
After successfully completing this module, students should be able to

• Recognize the emergency management of a child who has an intrathecal baclofen pump
• Recognize life-threatening emergencies that might be encountered in a child with a tracheostomy tube
• Recognize the emergency management of a child who has a vagal nerve stimulator
• Outline the emergency management of a child who has a ventriculoperitoneal shunt

Product Specifications:

• Features engaging, True Adaptive™ learning
• Responsive design ensures compatibility on mobile devices and tablets
• Students can select their level of competence as they begin the course and can change their selection at any time during the course
• All curriculum is web-accessible through inclusive design (WCAG 2.1 AA)
• Ease of use for more students – works on all common browsers (no more Flash)

Technical Specifications:
Compatible Devices/Operating System:

• Web Browsers: Latest versions of Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari
• Operating Systems and Computing Hardware: Win8+ with 4GB+ RAM, MacOS 10.13+ with 4GB+ RAM, Android 8+ with 2GB+ RAM, iOS 11+ with 2GB+ RAM
• Internet Connection: Broadband – Fiber, wireless, DSL, cable modem
• While the system will run in smaller screen sizes, these are the recommended minimum sizes for the best experience: 4″ (mobile) or higher

Access codes will be emailed within 24 hours when orders are placed between 7:30am–5:30pm Central Time Monday–Friday. If order is placed on Friday after 5pm Central Time, code will be emailed Monday morning.

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