PALS Review Questions

66. What is the difference in the way Amiodarone is administered in pulseless VT and stable VT?
In pulseless arrest, Amiodarone is given IV push at 5mg/kg.  In stable VT it is infused as a 5mg/kg loading dose over 20-60 minutes.

67. In a pediatric patient with a primary cardiovascular problem what is the rate of fluid administration when giving fluid boluses?  5-10ml/kg

68. Name some examples of colloid fluids.  Dextran, Hespan, 5% albumin, and FFP

69. You are a lone rescuer and come upon an unresponsive child who is pulseless and apneic.  What should you do?  Provide 2 minutes of CPR then activate the EMS system.

70. What is the dose and concentration of epinephrine when administered to an infant through an ET tube during asystole?
0.1mg/kg of a 1:1000 solution

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