Paediatric defibrillation and energy selection. Flashcards
1
Q
- How is the paediatric patients weight calculated (in Kg) of patients aged between 1 – 9 years old?
A
o Weight = (Aged x 2) + 8
2
Q
- How is the paediatric patients weight calculated (in Kg) of patients aged between 10 or 11 years old?
A
o Weight = Age x 3.3
3
Q
- Between the age of 0 -11 years old how is the joules required calculated?
A
o Joules = Weight x 4
