PALS

Question 1

bolus dosing for isotonic crystalloid?

Answer 1

20mL/kg over 5 to 20 mins

Question 2

What is the dosing for IV dextrose?

Answer 2

2 to 4 ml/kg

Question 3

dose of epi

Answer 3

0.01mg/kg

Question 4

dose amio

Answer 4

5mg/kg

Question 5

dose adenosine

Answer 5

0.1 mg/kg

Question 6

when to use pediatric paddles

Answer 6

<10kg or less than 1 year

Question 7

How to provide rescue breaths for a child with a pulse

Answer 7

1 breath every 2 to 3 seconds

Question 8

what is the defib dose for a child?

Answer 8

2J/kg

Question 9

lidocaine dose

Answer 9

1mg/kg

Question 10

atropine dose

Answer 10

0.02mg/kg

min dose = 0.1mg
max dose = 0.5mg

Question 11

magnesium sulfate dose

Answer 11

25 to 50 mg/kg

Question 12

What is the defib dose for a 15 kg child?

Answer 12

30J

Question 13

what is a normal SBP for a child 1 to 10 years old?

Answer 13

90mmHg + (2x ag in years)

Question 14

what is a hypotensive SBP for a child 1 to 10 years?

Answer 14

less than 70mmHg = (2x age in years)

Question 15

How would a child with distributive shock present?

types of ….

Answer 15

tachycardia
poor perfusion
warm flush skin with brisk capillary refill

anaphylaxis
septic shock

Question 16

what is the first line treatment for sinus bradycardia in children?

Answer 16

100% oxygen whth bag mask ventilatio because usually the cause is hypoxemia

Question 17

What is the initial energy dose for synchronized cardioversion?

What if the first attempt fails and needs a second shock?

Answer 17

1J/kg

increase to 2 J/kg

Question 18

What are the appropriate doses for the first, second, and subsequent defibrillations?

Answer 18

1st: 2 to 4 J/kg
2nd: 4J/kg
Subsequent: 4 to 10 J/kg

2, 4, 6, 8 tha’s the dose to defibrillate

Question 19

Fluid bolus dose during post cardiac arrest care?

Answer 19

5 to 10 mL/kg over 10 to 20 mins