PALS | Management of Pedi Resp. Arrest Extended

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Opublikowano: 2026-09-14

80/20 Summary: Pediatric Respiratory Emergency Management Respiratory failure causes most pediatric cardiac arrests[1]. Prompt management via the Evaluate-Identify-Intervene cycle restores oxygenation and ventilation before collapse[1][2]. 1. Core Life-Support & Initial Management Rescue Breathing: For respiratory arrest with a pulse, give 12–20 breaths/min (1 breath every 3–5 seconds), each over 1 second for visible chest rise[2]. Reassess pulse every 2 minutes[2].Airway Management: Position in comfort or perform head tilt-chin lift (jaw thrust if trauma suspected)[3]. Suction secretions; insert an OPA only if unresponsive without a gag reflex, or an NPA if a gag is present (avoid NPA in facial trauma)[3][4].Breathing & Circ...