Heartcode Pals Study Guide Rated A+

What are the common initial rhythms in both in-hospital and out-of-hospital pediatric cardiac arrest, especially in children younger than 12 years? {Ans: -Asystole -PEA}You administer a second dose of 0.2 mg/kg adenosine but it does not convert the tachycardia. The patient will require synchronized cardioversion. His weight is 6 kg. What should be the setting for the synchronized cardioversion? {Ans: 6 J}Based on the child's blood pressure, what type of shock is the patient in? {Ans: Hypotensive}In whom should you suspect a tension pneumothorax? {Ans: -Victim of chest trauma -Any intubated child who deteriorates suddenly while receiving in positive-pressure ventialtion -A child who deteriorates suddenly while receiving bag-mas ventialtion}Needle decompression is performed on the patient. As the needle is inserted, there is a rush of air coming from the hub of the needle. Vital signs are reassessed and are now Hr 134/min, BP 70/40 mm Hg and SpO2 82%. The patient still has labored breathing. Her SpO2 does not go above 82%; lung sounds are more present but are still diminished on the right side. Which of the following interventions is the most incorporate to do next? {Ans: Performs a thoracostomy for chest tube placement}After