Apply pads or paddles
Paddles may be slightly quicker but pads are viewed to be safer
Paddles may be slightly quicker but pads are viewed to be safer
Larger pads reduce transthoracic impedance
“Adult” size in adults
“Adult” size (8 to 10 cm) for children >10 kg (> approximately 1 year)
“Infant” size for infants <10 kg
“Adult” size in adults
“Adult” size (8 to 10 cm) for children >10 kg (> approximately 1 year)
“Infant” size for infants <10 kg
4 accepted pad positions: anterolateral, anteroposterior, anterior-left infrascapular, and anterior-right-infrascapular
Anteroposterior position performs slightly better
Anteroposterior position performs slightly better
Biphasic setting
Initial 120-200J for VF/pulseless Vtach in adults (Monophasic 360J)
Initial 2-4J/kg (Do not exceed J/kg) for pediatric VF/pulseless Vtach
Biphasic defibrillates more effectively and at lower energies than monophasic waveforms
Initial 120-200J for VF/pulseless Vtach in adults (Monophasic 360J)
Initial 2-4J/kg (Do not exceed J/kg) for pediatric VF/pulseless Vtach
Biphasic defibrillates more effectively and at lower energies than monophasic waveforms
Biphasic defibrillates more effectively and at lower energies than monophasic waveforms
Defibrillation
Synchronized cardioversion
Transcutaneous pacing
Transvenous pacing
Double simultaneous external defibrillation
Vagal maneuvers
Awake intubation
Pericardiocentesis