Pediatric Advanced Life Support: Part II. Fluid therapy, medications and dysrhythmias.

The first part of this two-part article discussed the equipment needed for pediatric resuscitations and the techniques used for cardiopulmonary assessment, airway securance, circulatory maintenance and intravascular access. In this second part, additional life support measures are reviewed, including fluid therapy, resuscitation medications and the management of cardiac rhythm disturbances.