Resus - Paediatric

Question 1

What are the most likely cause of paediatric arrests and what are the most likely initial cardiac rhythms?

Answer 1

• Hypoxaemia, hypotension or both

* Profound bradycardia or asystole

Question 2

What are the CPR to ventilation ratios for paediatrics?

Answer 2

• Single officer 30:2

* Two officers 15:2

Question 3

What are the Corpuls³ joule settings for both manual and AED defibrillation modes for paediatric arrests?

Answer 3

Manual
• ≥ 6yrs (25kg) - 200 J (adult pads)
• < 6yrs 4 J/kg (paed pads)

AED
• ≥ 6yrs - 200 J (adult pads)
• ≥ 1yr (10kg) to < 6kg - 50 J (paed pads)

** Manual only < 1yr - 4 J/kg (paed pads)

Question 4

Is the paediatric resuscitation algorithm the same as that of an adult?

Answer 4

Yes.