158. Peds Resus

Question 1

In children, what is epi of mc causes/to who in cardiac arrest?

Answer 1

infants <3mo

Question 2

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Question 3

What are most atraumatic cardiac arrest causes in kids?

Answer 3

resp<br></br>- failure<br></br>-drown<br></br>-asphyxia

Question 4

Arrests from resp causes - focus on what for resus?

Answer 4

ventilatory support<br></br>o2 delivery<br></br>maintaining perfusion

Question 5

MC preesnting ped arrest rhythm

Answer 5

asystole

Question 6

Top 3 mc peds arrest rhythms

Answer 6

asystole<br></br>PEA<br></br>brady

Question 7

Reperfusion post cardiac arrest with increase moribidity for kids: what does this consist of ?

Answer 7

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<div>During the initial minutes after return of circulation, there is not
adequate substrate for aerobic metabolism leading to accumulation
of free radicals and cellular necrosis. Children may also develop a
sepsis like syndrome, with increased cytokines and endotoxin pro-
ducing capillary leak and coagulopathy. This may lead to hypoten-
sion and multiple organ dysfunction.</div><div>Myocardial dysfunc - pulmonary edema,&nbsp; hypot, arrh</div>
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Question 8

Best place for pulse check: In infants, the carotid pulse can be
difficult to detect compared to the brachial or femoral pulse.**

Question 9

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