Pediatric Pulseless Vfib/Vtach Flashcards
1
Q
What is the compressions a minute that a pediatric patient should receive if they do not have a pulse?
A
100 a min
2
Q
If a pediatric patient is pulseless and in Vfib/Vtach, what is the first thing that should be done?
A
Defibrillation
3
Q
After the first shark what medication should be administered?
A
Epi 1:10,000- refer to Broselow
Or
Epi 1:1,000 via ETT tube- refer to Broselow
4
Q
If the patient does not respond to the first round of Epi what is the next drug that can be given?
A
Lidocaine- refer to Broselow
5
Q
If epinephrine or lidocaine are given via ET tube, medication should be diluted with what?
A
5 cc normal saline
6
Q
What is the pediatric dose of sodium bicarbonate?
A
1 mEq/kg
7
Q
What age ranges will be treated under this protocol?
A
0-12
