Pulseless Arrest Algorithm
VF, PVT, Asystole, PEA
ABCs, Monitor, 12 lead
Identify Rhythm; 
Advanced Airway+Vascular Access
*Begin consideration of underlying causes
Asystole, PEA
VFib, Pulseless VTach
Epinephrine q3 min
IV/IO: 0.01mg/kg, 1:10,000
ETT:   0.1mg/kg, 1:1,000
Defibrillation @ 2J/kg, 2-4J/kg, 4J/kg
Epinephrine q3 min
IV/IO: 0.01mg/kg, 1:10,000
ETT:   0.1mg/kg, 1:1,000
Circulate 3 minutes
Repeat
Circulate 30 seconds,
Defibrillate 4J/kg
Antidysrhythmics:
Amiodarone
IV/IO: 5mg/kg (max 15mg/kg)

Lidocaine
IV/IO/ETT: 1mg/kg (max 3mg/kg)

Mag Sulfate
IV/IO: 25-50mg/kg (max 2g)
Underlying Causes
Hypoxemia: Add oxygen/ventilate
Hypovolemia:  Add isotonic fluids 20ml/kg over 10 minutes and repeat prn.
Hypothermia:  Warm them up
Hyperkalemia:  Calcium chloride slow bolus IV/IO: 10% solution 20mg/kg
Hypoglycemia:  Add dextrose.
Toxicity: 
Narcotic: Narcan IV/IO <0.1mg/kg titrated for age <5 or weight <20 kg.  If >5y/o or >20 kg, then adult dosing titrated.
Cocaine:  MONA for chest pain; Versed 0.05-0.1mg/kg Max 2.5
Ca Channel blocker: Calcium chloride slow bolus IV/IO: 10% 20 mg/kg
Beta Blocker:  AtropineGlucagon
TCA: Sodium Bicarbonate slow IV/IO: 1mEq/kg
Others: Poison Control Center for direction.
Circulate 30 seconds,
Defibrillate 4J/kg
Hypoglycemia: Glucose Administration
IV/IO: D10 if 0-1 month @2ml/kg (50cc NaCl)
          D25 if 1-8 y/o @ 2ml/kg (250cc NaCl)
          D50 if >8 y/o @ 25g if  > 12kg
          >8 y/o is medical (not legal) adult by SOC from which this is taken.
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