N.J. Admin. Code § 8:41-8.13

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 23, December 2, 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