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EPALS Exam
First line inotrope in fluid resistant septic shock
anaphalaxis
, Dosage: 0.1ml/kg of 1:10,000 solution. IV or IO. can be repeated every 3-5 mins.
NEVER GIVE WITH SODIUM BICARB
SVT
Half life lasts around 10 seconds and should be injected fast and as close to
the heart as possible
opioid overdose
Bradycardia resulting from vagal simulation
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Definition
-metabolic acidosis that leads to tachypnoea.
-agitation, drowsiness, eventual LOC.
-Reduced UO infants: 2ml/kg/hr, child: <1ml/kg/hr
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How to re-warm hypothermic
Posturing in very sick children
patients?
effects of inadequate circulation Supraglottic airway devices
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3 of 59
Definition
SVT (narrow) and VT (broad)
can be chemical or electrical
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indications for synchronised
Indications for amiodarone
cardioversion
Indications for atropine Indications for Adrenaline
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4 of 59
Term
4 H's
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Hypoxia
Hypovalaemia: loss of circulating vol. FLUIDS
, Hypo/Hyperkalaemia: Check BM.
Hypo/Hyperthermia: >34 do not re-warm. IV fluids and cooling mattress
5 mins give buccal 0.3-0.5mg/kg or loraz 0.1mg/kg
10-15 mins give loraz
15-35 min give levetiracam/phenytoin/phenobarb
obstruction of blood flow to/from the heart causing insufficient blood supply to the
body's tissues. Eg: tension pneumothorax, cardiac tamponade
- airway narrower
- head larger so flexes on neck can cause partial obstruction
- small mouth but large tongue
- nasal breather up to 6 months
- higher larynx (creates sharp angle)
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Definition
none below 30
once 30 give double doses
35 back to normal dosage
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When to consider tracheal what is the treatment for cardiac
intubation? tamponade?
Answers Latest Updated 2026/2027
(Graded A+)
Correct
Incorrect
EPALS Exam
First line inotrope in fluid resistant septic shock
anaphalaxis
, Dosage: 0.1ml/kg of 1:10,000 solution. IV or IO. can be repeated every 3-5 mins.
NEVER GIVE WITH SODIUM BICARB
SVT
Half life lasts around 10 seconds and should be injected fast and as close to
the heart as possible
opioid overdose
Bradycardia resulting from vagal simulation
Don't know?
2 of 59
Definition
-metabolic acidosis that leads to tachypnoea.
-agitation, drowsiness, eventual LOC.
-Reduced UO infants: 2ml/kg/hr, child: <1ml/kg/hr
Give this one a try later!
How to re-warm hypothermic
Posturing in very sick children
patients?
effects of inadequate circulation Supraglottic airway devices
, Don't know?
3 of 59
Definition
SVT (narrow) and VT (broad)
can be chemical or electrical
Give this one a try later!
indications for synchronised
Indications for amiodarone
cardioversion
Indications for atropine Indications for Adrenaline
Don't know?
4 of 59
Term
4 H's
Give this one a try later!
Hypoxia
Hypovalaemia: loss of circulating vol. FLUIDS
, Hypo/Hyperkalaemia: Check BM.
Hypo/Hyperthermia: >34 do not re-warm. IV fluids and cooling mattress
5 mins give buccal 0.3-0.5mg/kg or loraz 0.1mg/kg
10-15 mins give loraz
15-35 min give levetiracam/phenytoin/phenobarb
obstruction of blood flow to/from the heart causing insufficient blood supply to the
body's tissues. Eg: tension pneumothorax, cardiac tamponade
- airway narrower
- head larger so flexes on neck can cause partial obstruction
- small mouth but large tongue
- nasal breather up to 6 months
- higher larynx (creates sharp angle)
Don't know?
5 of 59
Definition
none below 30
once 30 give double doses
35 back to normal dosage
Give this one a try later!
When to consider tracheal what is the treatment for cardiac
intubation? tamponade?
