Pediatric 2

Question 1

What is the approach to
resuscitation in a choking child
<1yr?

Answer 1

5 back blows, 5 chest compressions (no abd compressions)

Question 2

At what heart rate should CPR be initiated for a pediatric patient with bradycardia and poor perfusion despite adequate oxygenation?

Answer 2

60

Question 3

The AHA and PALS guidelines define hypotension in children aged 1 to 10 years as an SBP less than ___________________

Answer 3

70 + (2 x age in years)

Question 4

The threshold for hypotension in neonates (0 to 28 days of age) is an SBP less than ____________

Answer 4

60 mm Hg

Question 5

Threshold for hypotension for infants ages 1 to 12 months is less than ______________

Answer 5

70 mmHg

Question 6

Kawasaki Disease treatment

Answer 6

Treatment is IVIG + aspirin

Question 7

Due to the risk of barotrauma, jet ventilation is recommended only for children ___________ (AGE) with a percutaneous needle cricothyrotomy.

Answer 7

5 years and older

Question 8

What medication (and dose) can be used to temporarily preserve patency of the ductus arteriosus?

Answer 8

Alprostadil (prostaglandin E1) 0.05–0.1 mcg/kg/min intravenously.