Initial treatment for hypoxia, acidosis, or hypothermia is
a. vasopressin. c. oxygenation and ventilation.
b. bronchodilators. d. hydration.
C
Bradycardia can result from hypoxia, acidosis, or hypothermia. Bradycardia is defined as a cardiac rate less than 100 beats/min for an infant and less than 60 beats/min for a child. Treatment initially includes adequate oxygenation and ventilation for the pediatric patient.
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