Pediatric Resuscitation Flashcards

Q: What is the compression-ventilation ratio for single rescuer pediatric CPR? A: 30:2 Tags: resuscitation, cpr, high-yield

Q: What is the compression-ventilation ratio for two-rescuer pediatric CPR? A: 15:2 Tags: resuscitation, cpr, high-yield

Q: What is the compression depth for infants? A: At least 1.5 inches (4 cm) Tags: resuscitation, cpr

Q: What is the compression depth for children? A: At least 2 inches (5 cm) Tags: resuscitation, cpr

Q: What is the target compression rate? A: 100-120 compressions/minute Tags: resuscitation, cpr

Q: What is the first defibrillation energy for VF/pVT? A: 2 J/kg Tags: resuscitation, defibrillation, high-yield

Q: What energy is used for subsequent shocks? A: 4 J/kg (may consider up to 10 J/kg) Tags: resuscitation, defibrillation, high-yield

Q: What is the epinephrine dose during cardiac arrest? A: 0.01 mg/kg (1:10,000) IV/IO every 3-5 minutes Tags: resuscitation, medications, high-yield

Q: When is amiodarone given during arrest? A: After 3rd shock for refractory VF/pVT (5 mg/kg IV) Tags: resuscitation, medications

Q: What are the H's of reversible causes? A: Hypovolemia, Hypoxia, Hydrogen ion (acidosis), Hypoglycemia, Hypo/hyperkalemia, Hypothermia Tags: resuscitation, h-and-t, high-yield

Q: What are the T's of reversible causes? A: Tension pneumothorax, Tamponade, Toxins, Thrombosis (pulmonary/coronary) Tags: resuscitation, h-and-t, high-yield

Q: What is unique about resuscitating Fontan patients? A: Dependent on venous return; need aggressive volume; avoid positive pressure if possible; very difficult to resuscitate Tags: resuscitation, fontan, high-yield

Q: What should be avoided during resuscitation of PH patients? A: Hypoxia, acidosis, hypothermia (all worsen PH); consider iNO, ECMO early Tags: resuscitation, ph