During pediatric CPR, how often should rhythm checks be performed?

During pediatric CPR, how often should rhythm checks be performed?

• A. Every 1 minute
• B. Every 2 minutes and after any shock
• C. Only when rhythm changes
• D. Once at the start

Answer: (B)

During pediatric CPR you recheck the rhythm every 2 minutes and after any shock. This fits the standard CPR cycle: perform high‑quality chest compressions for about 2 minutes, then pause briefly to analyze the rhythm and decide on defibrillation. Checking more often would unnecessarily interrupt compressions and hurt perfusion, while checking only at the start could miss important rhythm changes as the code evolves. After delivering a shock, you resume compressions immediately and wait for the next 2-minute interval to recheck, ensuring you know whether another shock is needed or if the rhythm has become non‑shockable.

During pediatric CPR you recheck the rhythm every 2 minutes and after any shock. This fits the standard CPR cycle: perform high‑quality chest compressions for about 2 minutes, then pause briefly to analyze the rhythm and decide on defibrillation. Checking more often would unnecessarily interrupt compressions and hurt perfusion, while checking only at the start could miss important rhythm changes as the code evolves. After delivering a shock, you resume compressions immediately and wait for the next 2-minute interval to recheck, ensuring you know whether another shock is needed or if the rhythm has become non‑shockable.