15 - Pediatrics - Pulseless VF/pVT

Question 1

pVT/VF is defibrillated at _____ for the initial shock.

A. 1 J/kg
B. 2 J/kg
C. 3 J/kg
D. 4 J/kg

Answer 1

B. 2 J/kg

INCORRECT:
A. 1 J/kg is the initial synchronized cardioversion dose

Question 2

Vascular access for the pediatric pVT/VF patient may be obtained in what way(s)?

Answer 2

• IV

- IO

Question 3

In the event that shocks number 1 and 2 are ineffective in the pediatric pVT/VF patient, what order may medical control give?

Answer 3

4 - 10 J/kg defibrillation

Question 4

What is the dose of epinephrine for pediatric pVT/VF

Answer 4

0.01 mg/kg 1:10,000 epinephrine

Question 5

T/F: pVF/VT in the pediatric patient may be treated with 5 mg/kg IV Amiodarone

Answer 5

FALSE

The only medication indicated for pediatric pVT/VF is lidocaine.

Question 6

What is the antiarrhytmic (and dose) for pediatric pVT/VF?

Answer 6

Lidocaine - 1 mg/kg IV/IO

Question 7

Dose of magnesium for Torsades in the pediatric patient.

Answer 7

25-50 mg/kg IV/IO (max 2 grams)