PALS | Pedi Cardiac Arrest Extended

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Opublikowano: 2026-09-14

80/20 Summary: Pediatric Cardiac Arrest Recognition & Management 1. Core Pathways & Immediate Recognition (High-Impact 20%) Pathways to Arrest: Most pediatric cardiac arrests stem from progressive hypoxic/asphyxial respiratory failure or shock rather than sudden cardiac collapse[1][2]. Out-of-hospital arrest (OHCA) survival is ~8%, whereas in-hospital (IHCA) survival reaches ~43%[1][3].Immediate Recognition: Identify unresponsiveness, absent/agonal breathing, and absence of a central pulse assessed in ≤10 seconds[4][5]. Begin CPR immediately within 10 seconds if uncertain[1][5].2. High-Quality CPR & Airway Management Sequence & Ratios: Use C-A-B[6]. Without an advanced airway, compression-to-ventilation ratio is 30:2 (1 rescuer) and 15:2 (2+ rescuers)[7]. With an advanced airway, give continuous compressions at 100–120/min with 1 breath ever...