Cardiac Arrest Algorithm Flashcards
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During pediatric CPR, what is the recommended compression-to-ventilation ratio when two rescuers are present and the airway is NOT secured with an advanced airway?
Answer: 15:2
Two-rescuer pediatric CPR uses a 15:2 compression-to-ventilation ratio when no advanced airway is in place.
A child in cardiac arrest has been intubated with an endotracheal tube. What is the correct ventilation rate while CPR continues?
Answer: 8–10 breaths per minute
Once an advanced airway is in place, deliver asynchronous ventilations at 8–10 breaths per minute without pausing compressions.
Which of the following is the MOST common initial shockable rhythm in pediatric cardiac arrest?
Answer: Asystole
Asystole is the most common initial rhythm in pediatric cardiac arrest, often resulting from respiratory failure or hypoxia.
For a shockable pediatric rhythm, what is the recommended initial defibrillation dose?
Answer: 2 J/kg
The initial defibrillation dose for pediatric patients is 2 J/kg.
After the second unsuccessful defibrillation attempt in a child with VF, what is the recommended subsequent energy dose?
Answer: 4 J/kg
Subsequent defibrillation attempts after the second shock should use 4 J/kg or higher (up to 10 J/kg or adult maximum).
During a pediatric cardiac arrest, epinephrine should be administered every:
Answer: 3–5 minutes
Epinephrine 0.01 mg/kg IV/IO is given every 3–5 minutes during cardiac arrest.
A child with VF fails to respond after two defibrillation attempts and epinephrine. Which antiarrhythmic should be considered NEXT?
Answer: Amiodarone or lidocaine
Amiodarone (5 mg/kg IV/IO) or lidocaine (1 mg/kg IV/IO) is recommended for shock-refractory VF/pVT.