hypovolaemia is a potentially reversible cause of cardiac arrest
if hypovolaemia is suspected
infuse intravenous or intraosseous fluids rapidly
in the initial stages of resuscitation there are no clear advantages in using colloid. Use isotonic saline solutions
avoid dextrose-based solutions – these will be redistributed rapidly away from the intravascular space and will cause hyponatraemia and hyperglycaemia, which may worsen neurological outcome after cardiac arrest
Reference:
Resuscitation Council (UK). Advanced Paediatric Life Support. Guidelines 2005.
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