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Special Considerations

Cardiac Arrest Algorithms:

  • Shockable Rhythms: Follow specific algorithms for pulseless ventricular tachycardia and ventricular fibrillation, emphasizing prompt defibrillation and high-quality CPR.
  • Non-Shockable Rhythms: Implement guidelines for pulseless electrical activity (PEA) and asystole, focusing on reversible causes and appropriate interventions.

 

Post-Resuscitation Care:

  • Therapeutic Hypothermia: Consider therapeutic hypothermia for children who remain comatose after resuscitation from cardiac arrest.
  • Neurological Monitoring: Continuously monitor neurological status, including pupillary responses and Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) scores.

  

Questions on Special Considerations

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

<p>D. Defibrillation is the first step, followed by amiodarone, and then epinephrine if necessary.</p>

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

<p>D. 2 to 2.5 inches (5 to 6.5 cm) is the recommended compression depth for adult patients during CPR.</p>

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

<p> C. Neck extension and D. Hyperextension of the head are not appropriate maneuvers for pediatric airway management.<br /> </p>

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

<p>D. 120-140 compressions per minute is not a standard rate of chest compressions in pediatric advanced life support.</p>

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

<p>D. 2 to 2.5 inches (5 to 6.5 cm) is the recommended compression depth for adult patients during CPR.</p>

<p>D. Effective spontaneous breathing does not require an advanced airway device.</p>

<p>D. Asystole does not respond to cardioversion and is managed with advanced life support interventions.</p>

<p> C. 0.5 mg/kg and D. 1 mg/kg are not appropriate doses for pediatric cardiac arrest situations.</p>

<p>Hyperventilation, C. Bradycardia, and D. Trauma can lead to pediatric cardiac arrest, but respiratory failure is a common cause.</p>

<p>D. Epinephrine is used for pulseless rhythms and severe bradycardia, not ventricular fibrillation.</p>
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