PEDS
Asystole or PEA
Algorithm
New UPDATED 4/1/2020
Initiate an organized approach to CPR with responders in designated positions
Continue High Quality CPR without interruption unless pulse obtained
Witnessed Arrest - Consider passive ventilation for 6 min.
Un-witnessed Arrest - BVM / ETCO2 or Supraglottic airway unless:
ET indicated (Laryngeal edema from smoke inhalation)
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Continue compression for approx. 2 min., then reassess
►IV/IO vascular access without interruption of CPR
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PEA
►20 mL/kg NS bolus, may repeat twice to attain and maintain perfusion
→ Correct possible reversible causes:
Hypovolemia, acidosis, hypoxia, tension pneumothorax, hypothermia, toxins
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PEA / ASYSTOLE
►Epinephrine 0.01 mg/kg IV / IO (0.1 mg/mL) approximately every 3 minutes
→ Correct possible reversible causes:
Hypovolemia, acidosis, hypoxia, tension pneumothorax, hypothermia, toxins
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►D10 25 gm/250 mL (10% solution) IVPB / IO
If diabetic and hypoglycemia suspected: (No D-stick, Non-Traumatic FA)
Epinephrine can be given with D10, there is no negative reaction
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Advanced Airway with minimal interruption of CPR after 4-6 min of CPR
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If prior to transport the pt develops a rhythm with pulse:
Make BHC and transport to available Cardiovascular Receiving Center (CVRC)
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For continued PEA or Asystole:
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→ Maintain CPR and transport to nearest PRC or make Base contact to:
Provide further resuscitation orders
If appropriate, request pronouncement of patient in the field
→Interruption of chest compressions should always be held to a minimum
→Agonal gasps are not adequate breathing and when accompanied with a pulseless state, the patient should be considered to be in full cardiopulmonary arrest
→If Base Hospital orders Push-Dose Epinephrine for refractory hypotension, refer to Push-Dose Epinephrine procedure
Pediatric D10 Dosing - See I-20 Pediatric Medication Doses
1:10,000 = 0.1mg/mL
1:1000 = 1mg/mL