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What is the defibrillator dose for pulseless VT/VF?
1st shock: 2 Joules / kg
2nd shock: 4 Joules / kg
Additional: titrate up to MAX of 10 Joules / kg
What is the dose of EPINEPHRINE for pediatric pulseless cardiac arrest? (VF/VT or Asystole/PEA)
Epinephrine (0.01 mg/kg) = 0.1 cc/kg [1:10,000]

*administer q 3-5 minutes
What is dose of Amiodarone for pediatric VT/VF arrest?
Amiodarone = 5 mg/kg

*can administer 2x in code situation