A child weighing 51 lbs requires defibrillation. How many joules would the nurse expect to give initially?

Name: A child weighing 51 lbs requires defibrillation. How many joules would the nurse expect to give initially?
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The initial dose for defibrillation in children is 2 joules/kg. The child weighs 51 lbs, which is approximately 23 kg (since 1 kg ≈ 2.2 lbs). Therefore, 23 kg * 2 joules/kg = 46 joules.

A Child Weighing 51 Lbs Requires Defibrillation