Guideline
Part 4: Pediatric Basic and Advanced Life Support: 2020 American Heart Association Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care.
- Airway
- Arrhythmias
- Cardiac arrest and resuscitation
- Cardiovascular
- Intubation
- Medical
- Nursing
- Respiratory
- Shock
This guideline is from 2020, more than five years ago. Check whether a newer version exists and which version your unit follows.
Summary
The 2020 AHA Guidelines chapter covering paediatric basic and advanced life support, part of the wider CPR and emergency cardiovascular care guidelines. It addresses recognition and management of paediatric cardiac arrest and peri-arrest states, including compressions and ventilation, airway management, vascular access, drug therapy, defibrillation and rhythm management, and post-arrest care. Applies to infants and children in prehospital, emergency and in-hospital settings, including intensive care. Core reference material for PICU resuscitation practice and training.
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