Pediatric

Pediatric Cardiac Arrest

Same loop as adults with weight-based shocks and drugs. Pediatric arrest is usually respiratory, so ventilation matters.

Interactive pathway

Action
Start CPR
- Give oxygen; attach monitor/defibrillator
- 1 rescuer 30:2; 2 rescuers 15:2
- Depth ≥ 1/3 AP chest diameter (≈ 1.5 in infant, 2 in child)
Decision
Is the rhythm shockable?
VF / pVT = shockable

H's & T's

Reversible causes of cardiac arrest.

Tap to rule out · 0/10 excluded