Theory and practice of resustitation in neonates and children.

1. Big picture

Resuscitation in pediatrics is mainly about oxygenation and ventilation first, because most arrests in neonates and children are caused by respiratory failure, hypoxia, shock, or sepsis, not primary sudden cardiac arrhythmia.

Core exam principle:

Adult arrest is often primary cardiac.
Pediatric arrest is often secondary to hypoxia or shock.
Therefore: airway + breathing are central.

For the oral exam, always separate: