Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

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Question 1 :

During pediatric advanced life support (PALS), what is the correct medication for treating ventricular fibrillation in a child?

A. Adenosine is used for supraventricular tachycardias, not ventricular fibrillation.

B. Amiodarone is the medication of choice for treating ventricular fibrillation in pediatric advanced life support.

C. Atropine is used for symptomatic bradycardia, not ventricular fibrillation.

D. Epinephrine is used for pulseless rhythms and severe bradycardia, not ventricular fibrillation.