Pediatric Assesment
This triangle assesses appearance, work of breathing, & circulation to skin.
What is the Pediatric Assessment Triangle(PAT)?
Rate of rescue breathing for a child with a pulse.
What is 1 breath every 2–3 seconds?
Atropine dose in pediatric bradycardia.
What is 0.02 mg/kg (minimum 0.1 mg, max 0.5 mg child)?
2 Shockable rhythms in pediatrics.
What are VF and pulseless VT?
Epinephrine dose during cardiac arrest.
What is 0.01 mg/kg IV/IO every 3–5 minutes?
The mnemonic used to assess mental status in pediatric patients.
What is AVPU?
Proper compression-to-ventilation ratio for 2 rescuers in pediatric CPR.
What is 15:2?
Medication dose of epinephrine for symptomatic bradycardia.
What is 0.01 mg/kg IV/IO (0.1 mL/kg of 0.1 mg/mL)?
4 reversible causes commonly remembered as the T’s.
What are tension pneumothorax, tamponade (cardiac), toxins, and thrombosis (pulmonary or coronary)?
First dose of adenosine in pediatric SVT.
What is 0.1 mg/kg rapid IV push (max 6 mg)?
Normal respiratory rate for an infant.
What is 30–60 breaths per minute?
Correct compression depth for a child.
What is at least 1/3 AP diameter (Approx. 2 inches)?
If bradycardia persists despite oxygenation and ventilation, this is initiated.
What are chest compressions?
Synchronized cardioversion initial dose.
What is 0.5–1 J/kg?
2 serious side effects must be monitored during amiodarone infusion?
What are hypotension and bradycardia?
This is the most common cause of cardiac arrest in children.
What is respiratory failure leading to hypoxia? or What is Hypoxia?
This airway adjunct is preferred in an unresponsive child without gag reflex.
What is an OPA?
Narrow complex tachycardia without P waves likely indicates this.
What is SVT?
4 reversible causes commonly remembered as the H’s.
What are hypoxia, hypovolemia, hydrogen ion (acidosis), and hypo/hyperkalemia?
Magnesium dose for torsades de pointes.
What is 25–50 mg/kg IV/IO?
A 6-year-old has HR 168, cool extremities, cap refill 4 seconds, normal BP, and normal mental status. What stage of shock is most likely?
What is Compensated shock?
During CPR, ETCO₂ suddenly increases from 14 mmHg to 36 mmHg. What does this most likely indicate?
What is return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC)?
If HR remains <60 with poor perfusion despite oxygenation and epinephrine, this is the next intervention.
What is transcutaneous pacing?
You are 3 minutes into CPR on a 6-year-old in VF. First shock delivered. Rhythm check still VF. What are your next two interventions in order?
What is deliver second shock at 4 J/kg, resume CPR immediately?
A 25-kg child in stable SVT requires a second dose of adenosine. What is the correct dose?
What is 5 mg IV rapid push (0.2 mg/kg × 25 kg = 5 mg)?