According to RCUK 2025 paediatric guidelines, at what heart rate should chest compressions be commenced in a child who has signs of poor perfusion des...

Question

According to RCUK 2025 paediatric guidelines, at what heart rate should chest compressions be commenced in a child who has signs of poor perfusion despite adequate respiratory support?

Accepted Answer

Below 60 bpm

Answer

Only when the pulse is absent

Answer

Below 40 bpm

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Below 100 bpm

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Below 80 bpm

uk-dipimc MCQ (SBA): Paediatric Bradycardia Compressions

According to RCUK 2025 paediatric guidelines, at what heart rate should chest compressions be commenced in a child who has signs of poor perfusion despite adequate respiratory support?