27.1 Paeds Pain Management Flashcards
1
Q
Paracetamol dosage orally in kids?
A
15mg/kg
2
Q
Paracetamol dosage rectally in kids? why rectal?
A
20mg/kg
if risk of hepatotoxicity
3
Q
NSAIDS contraindications?
A
GI ulceration
liver dysfunction
asthma
renal disease
4
Q
how to best treat moderate to severe pain?
A
PCA
morphine 20-30mcg/kg per dose
5
Q
adjuvant analgesics?
A
gabapentin
ketamine
clonidine
pregabalin
6
Q
side effect of opioids in kids?
A
itch
treat with gabapentin, naloxone
7
Q
what to use for vomiting sideeffect of opioids?
A
ondansetron
droperidol (10-20microg/kg/IV)
dexamethasone
8
Q
what to use for constipation sideeffect of opioids?
A
movicol
