Key result
A 2 w-sec/kg shock successfully terminates pediatric VF in ~91% of attempts.
Why the study?
Does an energy dose of 2 w-sec/kg effectively terminate ventricular fibrillation in children?
Population
27 children with ventricular fibrillation undergoing 71 defibrillation attempts
Design
Case_series
Authors
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Supports 2 w-sec/kg dosing in small pediatric series; hypothesis-generating and requires randomized confirmation before practice change.
Observational (n=27)
Does an energy dose of 2 w-sec/kg effectively terminate ventricular fibrillation in children?
An initial energy dose of 2 w-sec/kg is highly effective for ventricular defibrillation in children weighing under 50 kg.
Gutgesell et al. (1976) conducted an observational in Ventricular fibrillation (n=27). Transthoracic direct current shock was evaluated on Termination of ventricular fibrillation. An energy dose of approximately 2 w-sec/kg successfully terminated ventricular fibrillation in 91% of attempts in children.
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