A 5 year old child is rushed to casualty reportedly electrocuted while playing in a park. The child is apneic and is ventilated with bag and a mask. Which of the following will be the next step in the management –
(A) Check pulses (B) Start chest compressions (C) Intubate (D) Check oxygen saturation
(A) After airway has been opened and two rescue breaths provided, determine the need for chest compression. For this check the pulse in carotid (in children) or branchial artery (in infants).
If the pulse is not palpable or heart rate is <60/min, begin chest compression.