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A Review of the 2020 Update of the Pediatric Advanced Life Support Guidelines (Pharmacology CME)

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  • Assess for the presence of a pulse at the initial evaluation and throughout CPR.
  • In assessing for presence of pulse, focus on only 1 consistent anatomic location for <10 seconds.
  • Automated external defibrillators (AEDs) can be used without attenuation for children aged ≥8 years. For children aged <8 years, pediatric pads or a dose attenuator are preferred. If neither are available, standard AED equipment can be used.
  • The Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) guidelines should be followed for infants in the immediate newborn period (after ED delivery or presenting after a home birth).88 For all other children, follow the PALS guidelines.6
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Authors

Robert M. Hoffmann, MD; Andrew F. Miller, MD

Peer Reviewed By

Kathleen Berg, MD, FAAEM; Sylvia E. Garcia, MD

Publication Date

June 1, 2023

CME Expiration Date

June 1, 2026    CME Information

CME Credits

4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™, 4 ACEP Category I Credits, 4 AAP Prescribed Credits, 4 AOA Category 2-A or 2-B Credits.
Specialty CME Credits: Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 1 Pharmacology CME credit, subject to your state and institutional approval.

Pub Med ID: 37207313

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