Paediatric Resuscitation

Question 1

How is intraoperative bradycardia with hypotension treated in paeds vs adults

Answer 1

Adults
- Atropine
Then, adrenalin infusion.
- Pacing

Paeds
- If HR > 60 –> adrenalin IV (not atropine)
- If HR < 60 –> start chest compressions and give adrenalin