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Child with vfib cardiac arrest, 2 shocks delivered, IO access, gave epi, 4 j/kg shock and resume CPR

which drug & dose should be given next?

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After initial resuscitation efforts with shocks, IO access, epinephrine, and CPR, amiodarone at a dose of 5 mg/kg may be administered to a child in VFib cardiac arrest, with an additional dose if needed.

Step-by-step explanation:

In the scenario of a child with ventricular fibrillation (VFib) cardiac arrest, who has already received two shocks, IO access, epinephrine, and is undergoing CPR, the next drug and dose should be based on Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) guidelines. For pediatric resuscitation, after an initial dose of epinephrine, subsequent doses are recommended every 3-5 minutes. If a second medication is considered, amiodarone may be used, which is administered at 5 mg/kg as the first dose during cardiac arrest. This can be followed by one additional dose of 5 mg/kg if VFib persists. The role of amiodarone is to help in restoring a normal heart rhythm and is considered when shocks and epinephrine do not result in return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC).

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