Final answer:
Routine administration of calcium chloride is not indicated in pediatric patients during cardiac arrest.
Step-by-step explanation:
Routine administration of calcium chloride is not indicated in pediatric patients during cardiac arrest.
During cardiac arrest, the primary treatment is cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) which includes chest compressions and rescue breathing. The main goal is to restore blood flow and oxygenation to the body. Pediatric cardiac arrest is typically caused by respiratory failure or shock rather than an imbalance of electrolytes like hypokalemia.
If a pediatric patient is in cardiac arrest, immediate CPR and expert medical care are essential. Calcium chloride may be administered when specific cardiac rhythm abnormalities are present, but it is not a routine treatment for pediatric cardiac arrest.