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Pediatric Assessment Triangle, evaluate–identify–intervene sequence, primary and secondary assessment, and normal vital signs by age

Respiratory distress vs failure, upper-airway (croup, anaphylaxis) vs lower-airway (asthma, bronchiolitis) obstruction, and oxygenation/ventilation management

Differentiate hypovolemic, distributive/septic, cardiogenic and obstructive shock. For septic shock, give indicated 10 or 20 mL/kg fluid aliquots with reassessment; tailor treatment to shock type and response rather than applying one volume rule to every patient.

BLS compression–ventilation ratios before an advanced airway: 30:2 for one rescuer; 15:2 for two rescuers before puberty and 30:2 after puberty. Also arrest rhythms, bradycardia, tachycardia and current weight-based algorithms.

Post-arrest glucose, temperature, blood pressure, oxygenation/ventilation targets, and transport to pediatric critical care

Intraosseous access, epinephrine 0.01 mg/kg IV/IO, and pediatric amiodarone and adenosine dosing

Team leader and member roles, closed-loop communication, constructive intervention, and clear role assignment