What Medications are Commonly Used in Pediatric Resuscitation?
Several medications may be administered during pediatric resuscitation:
- Epinephrine: Used for cardiac arrest, severe anaphylaxis, or symptomatic bradycardia. - Amiodarone or Lidocaine: For ventricular arrhythmias. - Atropine: For symptomatic bradycardia not responding to ventilation and oxygenation. - Dextrose: For hypoglycemia. - Normal Saline or Lactated Ringer's: For fluid resuscitation.
