infant cardiac arrest

Question 1

what is an infant

Answer 1

<1years old

Question 2

If you witness the arrest what should you do for care?

Answer 2

compressions and defibs on right away

Question 3

if you are attending an un-witnessed arrest what do you do for care?

Answer 3

2 mins of cpr, 30:2, a/w takes prioirity over defib

Question 4

medical directive for treatment in Ped cardiac arrest

Answer 4

age: >/=24hrs-<8yrs
(ped pads)
dose: 2j/kg
subsequent: 4j/kg
age:>/=8yrs
dose: 120j
subsequent: 150j
max#: N/A

Epi:
- route- Im
1:1000
dose: 0.01mg/kg
Max#= 1

Question 5

consider early transport for?

Answer 5

hypothermia, non-opioid OD, FBAO, other known reversible causes not addressed

Question 6

how to calculate estimated weight for a child<12 years old?

Answer 6

ageX2 +10

Question 7

a Hr < 60 in a ped with signs of hypoperfusion should indicate….

Answer 7

need for CPR

Question 8

how long should PCP be on scene with vsa child?

Answer 8

10 mins–> patch early after 4th analysis for early transport