N.J. Admin. Code § 8:41-8.13

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 11, June 3, 2024

Section 8:41-8.13 - Standing orders for pediatric bradycardia

(a) The following standing orders are authorized in the event that a pediatric patient presents with bradycardia:

1. Assess and secure the airway;

2. Administer 100 percent oxygen;

3. Maintain normal body temperature;

4. Perform chest compressions at a rate of 100 compressions per minute;

5. Establish IV/IO access with normal saline at a KVO rate;

6. Administer epinephrine:

i. 0.01 mg/kg (0.1 mL/kg) of a 1:10,000 solution via IV/IO; or

ii. 0.1 mg/kg (0.1 mL/kg) of a 1:1,000 solution via ET (diluted with normal saline to 5 ml); and

7. Contact the medical command physician.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:41-8.13