# APLS Australia

> Paediatric emergency algorithms for Australian medical professionals. (iPhone/iPad app by Advanced Paediatric Life Support, Australia.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apls-australia/id760201972 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Advanced Paediatric Life Support, Australia](https://appshunter.io/developer/760201975)
- Category: Medical, Education
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 10 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 15.5 · 72 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2013-11-25
- Data updated: 2026-08-24
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apls-australia/id760201972/reviews.md

## What is APLS Australia?

This app contains paediatric emergency algorithms produced by Advanced Paediatric Life Support, Australia, for medical professionals working in acute care in Australia. 

Flowcharts are in easy reference format for a wide range of paediatric emergencies, including: 
• Paediatric Basic Life Support
• Advanced Life Support
• Cardiac Arrest Management
• The Choking Child
• Anaphylaxis Management
• Bradycardia Management
• SVT (Supra-Ventricular Tachycardia) Management
• VT (Ventricular Tachycardia) Management
• Management of Coma
• Status Epilepticus Management
• Spinal Imaging, Referral and Clearance 
• Intubation Checklist
• Failed Intubation Checklist
• Hyperkalaemia Management
• Blood and Fluid Therapy in Trauma
• Structured Approach to Emergency Paediatrics
• Newborn Life Support - Australian / New Zealand Resuscitation Council 

These algorithms form part of the three day APLS course, regarded as the international gold standard in paediatric emergency training. They are intended for use by trained medical professionals who have completed a full APLS course in Australia or New Zealand only. 

Fully updated for 2026 for consistency with current APLS course content, the 7th edition of 'Advanced Paediatric Life Support: A Practical Approach to Emergencies (Australia & New Zealand)' and the latest international consensus guidelines. 

Elsewhere in the app, discover more about the APLS course and APLS Australia, watch sessions from past Paediatric Acute Care Conferences and find upcoming courses near you.

## Key features

- Paediatric emergency algorithms
- Easy reference flowcharts
- Cardiac arrest management
- Anaphylaxis management
- Newborn life support
- Course information
- Conference details

## Recent user reviews (10 of 10)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apls-australia/id760201972/reviews.md

### 1/5 — APLS Australia

*2019-12-17, version 1.15*

Will appreciate if you will make next update to be compatible with iPhone 5 with iOS 10 beside other compatible devices.
Thanks

Even after downloading this App in iPhone X, it still crashed and never works.
Thanks

### 1/5 — Not working on ios 9.2.1

*2016-01-28*

Not working on ios9.2 which is very disappointing! Hope it will be fixed.

### 1/5 — No good

*2016-01-27, version 1.0*

Current version crashing on opening. Please fix.

### 1/5 — Keeps crashing

*2015-11-09, version 1.0*

No way to get support!

### 1/5 — Keeps crashing

*2015-11-03, version 1.0*

I've already uninstalled and then re-installed but it keeps crashing/ not opening. Please help!

### 1/5 — App won't open on iPhone 6 with iOS 9.1

*2015-10-27, version 1.0*

App crashes when trying to open on iPhone 6 with iOS 9.1.

### 1/5 — Doesn't work with iOS 9

*2015-09-26, version 1.0*

Crashes with the new iOS 9- can't open ap, please fix this!

### 3/5 — Crashing on iPhone 6S iOS 9

*2015-09-25, version 1.0*

It's a brilliant app but unfortunately stopped working in the iPhone 6S. Could this possibly be looked into?

### 4/5 — Great and handy algorithms

*2014-08-26, version 1.0*

APLS cardiac arrest and other important algorithms are handy and allows you to access and review when there is little time to search textbook or review articles.

### 5/5 — Dr.Kadhmawi

*2014-04-30, version 1.0*

Great algorithms

## Frequently asked questions about APLS Australia

### What is APLS Australia?

APLS Australia is an app that provides paediatric emergency algorithms for medical professionals. It is designed for use by trained medical professionals who have completed a full APLS course in Australia or New Zealand.

### What kind of medical emergencies does APLS Australia cover?

APLS Australia covers a wide range of paediatric emergencies, including basic and advanced life support, cardiac arrest management, choking, anaphylaxis, bradycardia, SVT, VT, coma, status epilepticus, and trauma.

### Is APLS Australia updated regularly?

Yes, the app was fully updated for 2026 to be consistent with current APLS course content, the 7th edition of 'Advanced Paediatric Life Support: A Practical Approach to Emergencies (Australia & New Zealand)', and the latest international consensus guidelines.

### Who is the target audience for APLS Australia?

The app is intended for use by trained medical professionals who have completed a full APLS course in Australia or New Zealand and work in acute care settings.

### What devices does APLS Australia support?

APLS Australia is available for iPhone and iPod devices.

### What is the rating of APLS Australia?

APLS Australia has a rating of 3.0 stars from 2 ratings.

### Does APLS Australia have ads?

No, APLS Australia does not contain advertisements.

### Where can I find information about APLS courses?

Within the app, you can discover more about the APLS course and APLS Australia, watch sessions from past Paediatric Acute Care Conferences, and find upcoming courses near you.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.35.0 — 2025-11-03

Performance improvements and compatibility.

### 1.25.0 — 2023-03-22

Performance improvements and compatibility.

### 1.22 — 2021-01-19

- 2021 courses now included

### 1.18 — 2020-01-02

- Performance improvements

### 1.15 — 2019-12-11

- Performance improvements

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