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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

Hypovolemic, distributive/septic, cardiogenic, and obstructive shock; isotonic fluid bolus 10–20 mL/kg with reassessment; the septic shock pathway

Pediatric BLS ratios (30:2 single, 15:2 two-rescuer), VF/pVT, asystole/PEA, bradycardia with poor perfusion, SVT vs sinus tach vs VT, and weight-based dosing/energies

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