Use Heimlich for >1yr; back/chest thrusts for <1yr
Treat shock with initial 20cc/kg bolus
Repeat boluses up to total of 60 mL/kg; thereafter pressors should be started
Do not routinely hyperventilate even in cases of head injury
Provide family with option of being present during resuscitation
IO is useful as initial vascular access
Self-Adhering Electrodes
Use largest size that will fit on child’s chest with out touching
When possible leave 3cm between electrodes
Adult size for >10kg; infant size for <10kg
Hypotension is defined as systolic BP:
<60 (0 to 28 days)
<70 (1mo - 12mo)
<70 + (2 X age in yr) (1-10yr)
<90 (≥10yr)
Repeat boluses up to total of 60 mL/kg; thereafter pressors should be started
Use largest size that will fit on child’s chest with out touching
When possible leave 3cm between electrodes
Adult size for >10kg; infant size for <10kg
<60 (0 to 28 days)
<70 (1mo - 12mo)
<70 + (2 X age in yr) (1-10yr)
<90 (≥10yr)
AHA recommendation changes by year
The obese patient
Severe anemia in Jehovah's Witness patients
Safety at sea
Asplenic patient
STEMI mimics
Combative patient
Pregnancy and lactation drug labeling