The Rhythms Gonna Get Ya’: Approach to Pediatric Dysrhythmia
Sunday, April 23, 2023
10:40 AM – 11:00 AM CST
Location: Salon FGH-3rd Floor
CE: 0.25 Credits
Disclosure(s):
Joe Ravera, MD: No financial relationships to disclose
Second Choice: As Gloria Estefan would say, “The rhythm is gonna get ya!” Children presenting in an abnormal rhythm can cause palpitations for everyone involved. In a crisis, you can always fall back on PALS/ACLS since algorithms are for doing and not thinking. This session will help you recognize and stabilize rhythm pediatric rhythm disturbances. It will also provide clinical pearls for the “oh no’s” and contingency plans for when all else fails.
Learning Objectives:
Perform both chemical and electrical cardioversion for pediatric dysrhythmia in the emergency department.
Describe EKG findings associated with pediatric dysrhythmia.