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Pediatric Dosing · ALS PCS v5.4 · June 2025

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Doses based on ALS PCS v5.4 (Ontario, June 2025). Always verify against current directives and clinical judgment. Not a substitute for medical direction. When only weight is entered, age is estimated as (kg − 10) ÷ 2 — use Age mode when age is known. The weight formula overestimates infants; use a measured weight or an RBHP-approved pediatric tape when available.

CPR Refresher

Compression : Ventilation

30:2

Regardless of officer numbers

Rate100–120 /min

Depth≥ 5 cm

Hand placement2 hands — lower sternum

CPR if pulse< 40 BPM

Advanced airway6–10 breaths/min (continuous compressions)

ALS Medications

Epinephrine1 mg IV/IO q3–5 min

Amiodarone300 mg IV/IO (refractory VF/VT)

Lidocaine1–1.5 mg/kg IV/IO (alt)

Magnesium1–2 g IV (torsades)

Sodium Bicarb1 mEq/kg IV (hyperK/TCA)

Peds GuideALS PCS v5.4

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