A 10-year-old child weighing 30 kg requires defibrillation for witnessed VF cardiac arrest. What is the correct energy setting for the first shock?...

Question

A 10-year-old child weighing 30 kg requires defibrillation for witnessed VF cardiac arrest. What is the correct energy setting for the first shock?

Accepted Answer

120 J (4 J/kg)

Answer

90 J (3 J/kg)

Answer

150 J (5 J/kg)

Answer

30 J (1 J/kg)

Answer

60 J (2 J/kg)

uk-dipimc MCQ (SBA): Paediatric Defibrillation