Pediatric Bradycardia With a Pulse and Poor Perfusion ... · poor perfusion despite oxygenation and ventilation? ... (SAMPLE) and a focused physical exam: Diagnostic Tests: Laboratory,

Pediatric Bradycardia With a Pulse and Poor Perfusion Algorithm

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Doses/Details

Epinephrine IO/IV dose: 0.01 mg/kg (0.1 mL/kg of 1:10 000 concentration). Repeat every 3-5 minutes. If IO/IV access not available but endotracheal (ET) tube in place, may give ET dose: 0.1 mg/kg (0.1 mL/kg of 1:1000).

Atropine IO/IV dose: 0.02 mg/kg. May repeat once. Minimum dose 0.1 mg and maximum single dose 0.5 mg.

If pulseless arrest develops, go to Cardiac Arrest Algorithm

Identify and treat underlying cause

• Maintain patent airway; assist breathing as necessary• Oxygen• Cardiac monitor to identify rhythm; monitor blood pressure and oximetry• IO/IV access• 12-Lead ECG if available; don’t delay therapy

Bradycardia persists?

• Support ABCs• Give oxygen• Observe• Consider expert

consultation

• Epinephrine• Atropine for increased vagal

tone or primary AV block• Consider transthoracic pacing/

transvenous pacing• Treat underlying causes

© 2015 American Heart Association

CPR if HR <60/min with poor perfusion despite oxygenation and ventilation

Cardiopulmonary compromise?

• Hypotension• Acutely altered

mental status• Signs of shock

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Pediatric Tachycardia With a Pulse and Poor Perfusion Algorithm

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Doses/Details

Synchronized Cardioversion

Begin with 0.5-1 J/kg; if not effective, increase to 2 J/kg. Sedate if needed, but don’t delay cardioversion.

Drug Therapy

Adenosine IO/IV dose: First dose: 0.1 mg/kg rapid bolus (maximum: 6 mg). Second dose: 0.2 mg/kg rapid bolus (maximum second dose: 12 mg).

Amiodarone IO/IV dose: 5 mg/kg over 20-60 minutes orProcainamide IO/IV dose: 15 mg/kg over 30-60 minutes

Do not routinely administer amiodarone and procainamide together.

Evaluate QRS duration

Probable sinus tachycardia

• Compatible history consistentwith known cause

• P waves present/normal• Variable R-R; constant PR• Infants: rate usually <220/min• Children: rate usually <180/min

Identify and treat underlying cause

• Maintain patent airway; assist breathing as necessary• Oxygen• Cardiac monitor to identify rhythm; monitor blood pressure and oximetry• IO/IV access• 12-Lead ECG if available; don’t delay therapy

• If IO/IV access present, giveadenosine

or• If IO/IV access not available,

or if adenosine ineffective,synchronized cardioversion

Expert consultation advised• Amiodarone• Procainamide

Cardiopulmonary compromise?

• Hypotension• Acutely altered

mental status• Signs of shock

Evaluate rhythm with 12-lead ECG

or monitor

Probable supraventricular tachycardia

• Compatible history (vague,nonspecific); history of abruptrate changes

• P waves absent/abnormal• HR not variable• Infants: rate usually ≥220/min• Children: rate usually ≥180/min

Possible ventricular tachycardia

Consider vagal maneuvers(No delays)

Consider adenosine if rhythm regular

and QRS monomorphic

Search for and treat cause

Synchronizedcardioversion


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PALS Systematic Approach Algorithm

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If at any time you identify cardiac arrest

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After ROSC, provide post–cardiac arrest care.

Begin evaluate-identify-intervene

sequence.© 2016 American Heart Association

Initial impression(appearance, breathing, circulation)

Is pulse <60/min with poor perfusion despite oxygenation

and ventilation?

Shout for help.Activate emergency response plan

(as appropriate for setting).

Open and maintain airway.Begin ventilation.

Provide oxygen when available.Attach monitor, pulse oximeter.

Evaluate• Primary assessment• Secondary assessment• Diagnostic assessments

Intervene

Go to Pediatric Cardiac Arrest

Algorithm.

Is child unresponsive or is immediate intervention needed?

Start CPR(C-A-B).

Is child breathing with a pulse?

No breathing, but pulse present

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Identify

No breathing or only gasping,

no pulse Does child have severe compromise of airway,

breathing, or perfusion?

Support airway, ventilation,

and perfusion.Provide oxygen

as needed.Attach monitor, pulse oximeter.

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PALS Systematic Approach Summary

Initial Impression Your first quick (in a few seconds) “from the doorway” observation

Appearance Including level of consciousness (eg, unresponsive, irritable, alert and ability to interact)

Breathing Increased work of breathing, absent or decreased respiratory effort, or abnormal sounds heard without auscultation

Circulation (color) Abnormal skin color, such as cyanosis, pallor, or mottling

The purpose is to quickly identify a life-threatening problem.

Is the child unresponsive with no breathing or only gasping?If YES:

• Shout for help.• Activate emergency response as appropriate for setting.

• Check for a pulse.• Begin lifesaving interventions as needed.

If NO:

• Continue the evaluate-identify-intervene sequence.

Use the evaluate-identify-intervene sequence when car-ing for a seriously ill or injured child.

• Evaluate the child to gather information about the child’s condition or status.

• Identify any problem by type and severity.• Intervene with appropriate actions to treat the problem.

Then repeat the sequence; this process is ongoing.

If at any time you identify a life-threatening prob-lem, immediately begin appropriate interventions. Activate emergency response as indicated in your practice setting.

Evaluate “Evaluate” consists of the primary assessment (ABCDE), secondary assessment, and diagnostic tests.

Primary Assessment A rapid, hands-on ABCDE approach to evaluate respiratory, cardiac, and neurologic function; this step includes assessment of vital signs and pulse oximetry

AirwayClear Maintainable Not maintainable

BreathingRespiratory Rate

and PatternRespiratory Effort

Chest Expansionand Air Movement

Abnormal Lungand Airway Sounds

Oxygen Saturation by Pulse Oximetry

NormalIrregularFastSlowApnea

NormalIncreased• Nasal flaring• Retractions• Head bobbing• Seesaw respirations

Inadequate• Apnea• Weak cry or cough

NormalDecreasedUnequalProlonged expiration

StridorSnoringBarking coughHoarsenessGruntingGurglingWheezingCracklesUnequal

Normal oxygen saturation (≥94%)Hypoxemia (<94%)

Circulation

Heart Rate and Rhythm Pulses Capillary Refill TimeSkin Color and Temperature

Blood Pressure

NormalFast (tachycardia)Slow (bradycardia)

CentralNormalWeakAbsent

PeripheralNormalWeakAbsent

Normal: ≤2 secondsDelayed: >2 seconds

PallorMottlingCyanosisWarm skinCool skin

NormalHypotensive

Disability

AVPU Pediatric Response ScalePupil Size

Reaction to LightBlood Glucose

Alert Responds to Voice Responds to Pain Unresponsive Normal Abnormal Normal Low

ExposureTemperature Skin

Normal High Low Rash (eg, purpura) Trauma (eg, injury, bleeding)

Evaluate• Primary assessment• Secondary assessment• Diagnostic assessments

Intervene

Identify

Secondary Assessment A focused medical history (SAMPLE) and a focused physical exam

Diagnostic Tests Laboratory, radiographic, and other advanced tests that help to identify the child’s physiologic condition and diagnosis

IdentifyIdentify the child’s problem as respiratory, circulatory, or both. Determine the type and severity of the problem(s). The table below lists common clinical signs that typically correlate with a specific type of problem and its severity.

Type Severity

Respiratory • Upper airway obstruction• Lower airway obstruction• Lung tissue disease• Disordered control of breathing

• Respiratory distress• Respiratory failure

Circulatory • Hypovolemic shock• Distributive (eg, septic, anaphylactic) shock• Obstructive shock• Cardiogenic shock

• Compensated shock• Hypotensive shock

Cardiac Arrest

RespiratorySigns Type of Problem Severity

• Increased respiratory rate and effort (eg, retractions, nasal flaring)

• Decreased air movement• Stridor (typically inspiratory)• Barking cough• Snoring or gurgling• Hoarseness

Upper airway obstruction Respiratory distress• Some abnormal signs but no signs of

respiratory failure

Respiratory failureOne or more of the following:• Very rapid or inadequate respiratory rate • Significant or inadequate respiratory effort• Low oxygen saturation despite high-flow

oxygen• Bradycardia (ominous)• Cyanosis• Decreased level of consciousness

• Increased respiratory rate and effort (eg, retractions, nasal flaring)

• Decreased air movement• Prolonged expiration• Wheezing

Lower airway obstruction

• Increased respiratory rate and effort• Decreased air movement• Grunting• Crackles

Lung tissue disease

• Irregular respiratory pattern• Inadequate or irregular respiratory depth

and effort• Normal or decreased air movement• Signs of upper airway obstruction (see above)

Disordered control of breathing

Circulatory• Tachycardia • Cool skin• Weak peripheral pulses • Changes in level of consciousness• Delayed capillary refill time • Decreased urine output• Changes in skin color (pallor, mottling, cyanosis)

Signs of poor perfusion

Signs Type of Problem Severity

• Signs of poor perfusion (see above) Hypovolemic shockObstructive shock

Compensated shock• Signs of poor perfusion and normal blood

pressure

Hypotensive shock• Signs of poor perfusion and low blood

pressure

• Possible signs of poor perfusion (see above) or

• Warm, flushed skin with brisk capillary refill (warm shock)

• Peripheral pulses may be bounding • Possible crackles• Possible petechial or purpuric rash

(septic shock)

Distributive shock

• Signs of poor perfusion (see above)• Signs of heart failure

Cardiogenic shock

Intervene On the basis of your identification of the problem, intervene with appropriate actions. Your actions will be determined by your scope of practice and local protocol.


Recognition of Shock Flowchart

Clinical SignsHypovolemic

ShockDistributive

ShockCardiogenic

ShockObstructive

Shock

A Patency Airway open and maintainable/not maintainable

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Respiratory rate Increased

Respiratory effort Normal to increased Labored

Breath sounds NormalNormal

(± crackles)Crackles, grunting

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Systolic blood pressure Compensated Shock Hypotensive Shock

Pulse pressure Narrow Variable Narrow

Heart rate Increased

Peripheral pulse quality

Weak Bounding or weak Weak

Skin Pale, cool Warm or cool Pale, cool

Capillary refill Delayed Variable Delayed

Urine output Decreased

DLevel of consciousness

Irritable earlyLethargic late

E Temperature Variable


Management of Shock Flowchart

Management of Shock Flowchart

• Oxygen

• Pulse oximetry

• ECG monitor

• IV/IO access

• BLS as indicated

• Point-of-care glucose testing

Hypovolemic ShockSpecific Management for Selected Conditions

Nonhemorrhagic Hemorrhagic

• 20 mL/kg NS/LR bolus, repeat as needed

• Consider colloid

• Control external bleeding

• 20 mL/kg NS/LR bolus, repeat 2 or 3x as needed

• Transfuse PRBCs as indicated

Distributive ShockSpecific Management for Selected Conditions

Septic Anaphylactic Neurogenic

Management Algorithm:

• Septic Shock

• IM epinephrine (or autoinjector)

• Fluid boluses (20 mL/kg NS/LR)

• Albuterol

• Antihistamines, corticosteroids

• Epinephrine infusion

• 20 mL/kg NS/LR bolus, repeatPRN

• Vasopressor

Cardiogenic ShockSpecific Management for Selected Conditions

Bradyarrhythmia/Tachyarrhythmia Other (eg, CHD, Myocarditis, Cardiomyopathy, Poisoning)

Management Algorithms:

• Bradycardia

• Tachycardia With Poor Perfusion

• 5 to 10 mL/kg NS/LR bolus, repeat PRN

• Vasoactive infusion

• Consider expert consultation

Obstructive ShockSpecific Management for Selected Conditions

Ductal-Dependent(LV Outflow Obstruction)

Tension Pneumothorax Cardiac Tamponade Pulmonary Embolism

• Prostaglandin E1

• Expert consultation

• Needle decompression

• Tube thoracostomy

• Pericardiocentesis

• 20 mL/kg NS/LR bolus

• 20 mL/kg NS/LR bolus,repeat PRN

• Consider thrombolytics,anticoagulants

• Expert consultation


Pediatric Advanced Life SupportSigns of Respiratory Problems

Clinical SignsUpper Airway Obstruction

LowerAirway

Obstruction

Lung Tissue Disease

Disordered Control of Breathing

A Patency Airway open and maintainable/not maintainable

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Respiratory Rate/Effort

Increased Variable

Breath Sounds Stridor (typically inspiratory)

Barking cough

Hoarseness

Wheezing

(typically expiratory)

Prolonged expiratory phase

Grunting

Crackles

Decreased breath sounds

Normal

Air Movement Decreased Variable

CHeart Rate Tachycardia (early) Bradycardia (late)

Skin Pallor, cool skin (early) Cyanosis (late)

DLevel of Consciousness

Anxiety, agitation (early)

Lethargy, unresponsiveness (late)

E Temperature Variable

Pediatric Advanced Life SupportIdentification of Respiratory Problems by Severity

Respiratory RespiratoryDistress Failure

A Open and maintainable Not maintainable

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Tachypnea Bradypnea to apnea

Work of breathing (nasal flaring/retractions)

Increased effort Decreased effort Apnea

Good air movement Poor to absent air movement

CTachycardia Bradycardia

Pallor Cyanosis

D Anxiety, agitation Lethargy to unresponsiveness

E Variable temperature


Recognition of Respiratory Problems Flowchart

Management of Respiratory Emergencies Flowchart

The Management of Respiratory Emergencies Flowchart summarizes general management of respiratory emergencies and specific management by etiology. Note that this chart does not include all respiratory emergencies; it provides key management strategies for a limited number of diseases.

Management of Respiratory Emergencies Flowchart

• Airway positioning • Pulse oximetry• Suction as needed • ECG monitor (as indicated)• Oxygen • BLS as indicated

Upper Airway ObstructionSpecific Management for Selected Conditions

Croup Anaphylaxis Aspiration Foreign Body

• Nebulized epinephrine

• Corticosteroids

• IM epinephrine (or autoinjector)

• Albuterol

• Antihistamines

• Corticosteroids

• Allow position of comfort

• Specialty consultation

Lower Airway ObstructionSpecific Management for Selected Conditions

Bronchiolitis Asthma

• Nasal suctioning

• Bronchodilator trial

• Albuterol ± ipratropium

• Corticosteroids

• Subcutaneous epinephrine

• Magnesium sulfate

• Terbutaline

Lung Tissue DiseaseSpecific Management for Selected Conditions

Pneumonia/Pneumonitis Infectious Chemical Aspiration

Pulmonary EdemaCardiogenic or Noncardiogenic (ARDS)

• Albuterol

• Antibiotics (as indicated)

• Consider CPAP

• Consider noninvasive or invasive ventilatory supportwith PEEP

• Consider vasoactive support

• Consider diuretic

Disordered Control of BreathingSpecific Management for Selected Conditions

Increased ICP Poisoning/Overdose Neuromuscular Disease

• Avoid hypoxemia

• Avoid hypercarbia

• Avoid hyperthermia

• Antidote (if available)

• Contact poison control

• Consider noninvasiveor invasive ventilatory support


Team Dynamics Debriefing Tool

Instructions

• Use the table below to guide your debriefing.• Observe and record elements of team dynamics.• Identify 2 or 3 elements of team dynamics to discuss per debriefing session.

Action Gather Analyze Summarize

Closed-Loop Communication

• Orders acknowledged andconfirmed when given

• Orders announced whenexecuted

Clear Messages• Team members speak

clearly• Orders are questioned

when doubt exists

Clear Roles• All team members have

appropriate roles• Roles are reallocated when

appropriate

Knowing One’s Limitations

• Calls for assistance• Seeks advice when

appropriate

Knowledge Sharing• Sharing information

between team members• Asks for ideas and

suggestions

Constructive Intervention• Identifies priorities• Questions colleagues who

make mistakes

Reevaluation and Summarizing

• Reevaluates patient• Summarizes patient condi-

tion and treatment planMutual Respect

• Speaks in a professional,friendly tone of voice

• Provides positive feedback

Student Observations• Can you describe

the events from yourperspective?

• How well do you think yourtreatments worked?

• Can you review the eventsof the scenario? (directedto the Timer/Recorder)

• What could you haveimproved?

• What did the team do well?

Done Well• How were you able to

[insert action here]?• Why do you think you were

able to [insert action here]?• Tell me a little more about

how you [insert action here].

Student-Led Summary• What are the main things

you learned?• Can someone summarize

the key points made?• What are the main take-

home messages?

Instructor Observations• I noticed that [insert

action here].• I observed that [insert

action here].• I saw that [insert action

here].

Needs Improvement• Why do you think [insert

action here] occurred?• How do you think [insert

action here] could havebeen improved?

• What was your thinkingwhile [insert action here]?

• What prevented you from[insert action here]?

Instructor-Led Summary• Let’s summarize what we

learned…• Here is what I think we

learned…• The main take-home mes-

sages are…


Rhythm Disturbances/Electrical Therapy Skills Station Competency Checklist

Student Name ____________________________________________________________ Date of Test _______________________

Critical Performance Steps ✓ if donecorrectly

Applies 3 ECG leads correctly (or local equipment if >3 leads are used)

• Negative (white) lead: to right shoulder

• Positive (red) lead: to left lower ribs

• Ground (black, green, brown) lead: to left shoulder

Demonstrates correct operation of monitor

• Turns monitor on

• Adjusts device to manual mode (not AED mode) to display rhythm in standard limb leads(I, II, III) or paddles/electrode pads

Verbalizes correct electrical therapy for appropriate core rhythms

• Synchronized cardioversion for unstable SVT, VT with pulses

• Defibrillation for pulseless VT, VF

Selects correct paddle/electrode pad for infant or child; places paddles/electrode pads in correct position

Demonstrates correct and safe synchronized cardioversion

• Places device in synchronized mode

• Selects appropriate energy (0.5 to 1 J/kg for initial shock)

• Charges, clears, delivers current

Demonstrates correct and safe manual defibrillation

• Places device in unsynchronized mode

• Selects energy (2 to 4 J/kg for initial shock)

• Charges, clears, delivers current

STOP TEST

Instructor Notes

• Place a ✓ in the box next to each step the student completes successfully.• If the student does not complete all steps successfully (as indicated by at least 1 blank check box), the student must receive

remediation. Make a note here of which skills require remediation (refer to Instructor Manual for information about remediation).

Test Results Check PASS or NR to indicate pass or needs remediation: PASS NR

Instructor Initials __________ Instructor Number _____________________________ Date _____________________________


Pediatric Advanced Life Support Child CPR and AED Skills Testing Checklist

Student Name __________________________________________________ Date of Test _______________________________

Hospital Scenario: “You are working in a hospital or clinic, and you see a child who has suddenly collapsed in the hallway. You check that the scene is safe and then approach the patient. Demonstrate what you would do next.”

Prehospital Scenario: “You arrive on the scene for a child who is not breathing. No bystander CPR has been provided. You approach the scene and ensure that it is safe. Demonstrate what you would do next.”

Assessment and Activation☐ Checks responsiveness ☐ Shouts for help/Activates emergency response system/Sends for AED☐ Checks breathing ☐ Checks pulse

Cycle 1 of CPR (30:2) *CPR feedback devices preferred for accuracy

Child Compressions☐ Performs high-quality compressions*:

• Hand placement on lower half of sternum• 30 compressions in no less than 15 and no more

than 18 seconds• Compresses at least one third the depth of the

chest, about 2 inches (5 cm)• Complete recoil after each compression

Child Breaths☐ Gives 2 breaths with a barrier device:

• Each breath given over 1 second• Visible chest rise with each breath• Resumes compressions in less than

10 seconds

AED (follows prompts of AED)☐ Powers on AED ☐ Correctly attaches pads ☐ Clears for analysis ☐ Clears to safely deliver a shock☐ Safely delivers a shock

Cycle 2 of CPR (repeats steps in Cycle 1) Only check box if step is successfully performed ☐ Compressions ☐ Breaths ☐ Resumes compressions in less than 10 seconds

Resumes Compressions ☐ Ensures compressions are resumed immediately after shock delivery

• Student directs instructor to resume compressions or• Student resumes compressions

Once student shouts for help, instructor says, “Here’s the barrier device. I am going to get the AED.”

Rescuer 2 says, “Here is the AED. I’ll take over compressions, and you use the AED.”

STOP TEST

Instructor Notes






Pediatric Advanced Life SupportInfant CPRSkills Testing Checklist (1 of 2)


Hospital Scenario: “You are working in a hospital or clinic when a woman runs through the door, carrying an infant. She shouts, ‘Help me! My baby’s not breathing.’ You have gloves and a pocket mask. You send your coworker to activate the emergency response system and to get the emergency equipment.”

Prehospital Scenario: “You arrive on the scene for an infant who is not breathing. No bystander CPR has been provided. You approach the scene and ensure that it is safe. Demonstrate what you would do next.”

Assessment and Activation☐ Checks responsiveness ☐ Shouts for help/Activates emergency response system ☐ Checks breathing☐ Checks pulse

Cycle 1 of CPR (30:2) *CPR feedback devices preferred for accuracy

Infant Compressions☐ Performs high-quality compressions*:

• Placement of 2 fingers in the center of the chest,just below the nipple line

• 30 compressions in no less than 15 and no morethan 18 seconds

• Compresses at least one third the depth of thechest, about 1½ inches (4 cm)

• Complete recoil after each compression

Infant Breaths☐ Gives 2 breaths with a barrier device:

• Each breath given over 1 second • Visible chest rise with each breath • Resumes compressions in less than

10 seconds

Cycle 2 of CPR (repeats steps in Cycle 1) Only check box if step is successfully performed ☐ Compressions ☐ Breaths ☐ Resumes compressions in less than 10 seconds

Once student shouts for help, instructor says, “Here’s the barrier device.”

Rescuer 2 arrives with bag-mask device and begins ventilation while Rescuer 1 continues compressions with 2 thumb–encircling hands technique.

Cycle 3 of CPR

Rescuer 1: Infant Compressions☐ Performs high–quality compressions*:

• 15 compressions with 2 thumb–encircling handstechnique

• 15 compressions in no less than 7 and no morethan 9 seconds

• Compress at least one third the depth of the chest,about 1½ inches (4 cm)

• Complete recoil after each compression

Rescuer 2: Infant BreathsThis rescuer is not evaluated.

(continued)


Pediatric Advanced Life Support Infant CPRSkills Testing Checklist (2 of 2)


STOP TEST

Instructor Notes






Cycle 4 of CPR

Rescuer 2: Infant CompressionsThis rescuer is not evaluated.

Rescuer 1: Infant Breaths☐ Gives 2 breaths with a bag-mask device:

• Each breath given over 1 second • Visible chest rise with each breath • Resumes compressions in less than

10 seconds

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