Advanced Paediatric Life Support (APLS) Course - Brisbane (Nov 08 - 10, 2019)

Advanced Paediatric Life Support (APLS) Course is organized by Advanced Paediatric Life Support (APLS) Australia and will be held from Nov 08 - 10, 2019 at Christie Spaces | Conferencing - Brisbane, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.

The target audience for this medical event is suitable for doctors, nurses and paramedics looking to increase their confidence and clinical skills in paediatric acute care. 

CPD Accreditation:
Candidates who are members of RACGP & ACRRM may be eligible to receive 40 QI&CPD points for an Accredited Category 1 Activity.

Course Description:
The course covers the following themes:
Life support
• Basic life support
• Advanced support of the airway and ventilation
• Cardiac arrest management and defibrillation

Diagnosis and management of the seriously ill child
• Breathing difficulties
• Shock
• Abnormal pulse rate and rhythm
• Decreased conscious level
• Convulsing child

Diagnosis and management of the seriously injured child
• Chest injury
• Abdominal injury
• Head trauma
• Spinal injury
• Burns and scalds
• Electrical injuries and drowning

Practical procedures
• Airway and breathing
• Circulation
• Trauma
• Interpreting trauma X-rays
• Stabilisation and transfer

Further topics 
• Fluid and electrolyte management
• Acid-base balance
• Pain management
• Septic child
• Neurological assessment
• Resuscitation of the baby at birth and more

Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.