Paediatric Advanced Life Support Treatment in Turkey
About Paediatric Advanced Life Support
Key Highlights
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Evidence-based, standardized protocol for managing paediatric emergencies.Focuses on rapid assessment and intervention to prevent brain damage and organ failure.Involves a coordinated team approach led by critical care specialists.Emphasizes high-quality cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and airway management.Utilizes specific algorithms for different arrest rhythms and shock states.Aims to stabilize the child for definitive diagnosis and treatment./ul
Who is this surgery for?
- Cardiopulmonary arrest (absence of breathing and pulse).
- Severe respiratory distress or failure (e.g., from asthma, pneumonia, or airway obstruction).
- Shock (septic, hypovolemic, cardiogenic, or distributive).
- Symptomatic bradycardia (dangerously slow heart rate).
- Unstable tachyarrhythmias (dangerously fast heart rhythms).
- Severe trauma leading to cardiovascular collapse.
- Near-drowning or severe hypothermia.
- Acute neurological emergencies with compromised breathing or circulation.
How to prepare
- Immediate activation of the hospital's paediatric emergency response (code) team.
- Rapid assembly of the critical care team, including physicians, nurses, and respiratory therapists.
- Quick setup of the resuscitation bay with a paediatric crash cart containing age-appropriate equipment.
- Preparation of essential equipment: defibrillator/monitor, bag-valve-mask, intubation tools, and suction.
- Drawing up of emergency medications (e.g., epinephrine, amiodarone) and IV fluids.
- Assigning specific roles (team leader, airway, chest compressions, medications, recorder) to team members.
Risks & possible complications
- Injuries from CPR: rib fractures, internal organ damage (liver, spleen).
- Complications from airway management: dental injury, laryngeal trauma, or pneumothorax.
- Adverse reactions to emergency medications (e.g., arrhythmias).
- Ischemic injury to the brain, heart, or kidneys due to prolonged lack of oxygen (anoxia).
- Post-resuscitation syndrome: multi-organ dysfunction following return of circulation.
- Infection from invasive procedures (IV lines, intubation).
- Long-term neurological impairment, depending on the duration of the arrest.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Post-resuscitation care in a Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) is almost always required.
- Continuous monitoring of vital signs, neurological status, and organ function.
- Management of body temperature (therapeutic hypothermia may be initiated in some cases).
- Mechanical ventilation support until the child can breathe independently.
- Medications to support heart function and blood pressure.
- Gradual weaning from life support as the child's condition stabilizes.
- Neurological rehabilitation and follow-up care are crucial for long-term recovery.
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Typical hospital stay:
7-21 days (PICU stay varies greatly)
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Expected recovery time:
Several weeks to months, depending on neurological outcome
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering paediatric advanced life support in Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Top-rated hospitals in Turkey with critical care departments and experienced surgeons are ideal for this procedure. Use MediFyr to compare facilities, reviews, and doctor profiles before you decide.
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The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for paediatric advanced life support compare across other countries where we have data.
| Country | Estimated cost range | Typical stay | Recovery time | View details |
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| India | USD 1,652 – USD 8,809 | 7-21 days (PICU stay varies greatly) | ~ Several weeks to months, depending on neurological outcome | Know More |
| Turkey | USD 12,293 – USD 65,565 | 7-21 days (PICU stay varies greatly) | ~ Several weeks to months, depending on neurological outcome | Know More |
Vihaan Patel, a 4-year-old with a...
Vihaan Patel, a 4-year-old with a history of asthma, was at his cousin's birthday party when he began struggling to breathe. His inhaler provided little relief, and his lips started turning blue. His parents rushed him to the ER, where he was in severe respiratory distress. His oxygen levels plummeted, and he became unresponsive. The critical care team initiated Paediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), performing rapid intubation, administering IV medications to open his airways, and providing mechanical ventilation. The team worked with calm urgency, a well-rehearsed dance to save his life. After 48 hours in the PICU, Vihaan was successfully weaned off the ventilator. He recovered fully with adjusted asthma management. His parents' journey was one of sheer terror, watching their vibrant son become lifeless, followed by profound gratitude for the skilled team that brought him back. They now carry a renewed, anxious vigilance about his health.