Albert #2 Flashcards
When is the liver functional?
1-2 Weeks Postnatal
When is the liver mature
6-12 months postnatal
Liver enzyme function is a _______ function
Postnatal
What are phase 1 liver functions.
- Oxidation
- Reduction
- Hydrolysis
What is the phase 2 liver function?
Conjugation
What 2 liver functions are functional at birth?
- Hydrolysis
- Sulfonation
Because liver function is still developing, _______ is increased for many drugs.
Half Life
Why is it OK to give acetaminophen to PEDS?
-Half life remains normal due to sulfonation.
Why is renal function limited at birth?
- ↑ vascular resistance
- ↓ blood flow
- ↓ GFR
When does renal function improve after birth?
Day 5
How long does obligatory Na loss last?
1st month
By the end of month 1 the kidney is ______ mature.
70%
biggest difference in PEDS fluid compartments?
ECF is 40% total body water
adults 20%
Where does the excess ECF in PEDS come from?
Interstitial fluid
Why do PEDS have more total body water 80 vs 60%?
Less muscle mass
Why do PEDS have increased metabolic rate?
increased fluid metabolism (greater % of TBW is exchanged perday)
Increased fluid metabolism leads to an increased risk of what?
Dehydration
What is the most marked electrolyte difference between PEDS and adults?
K
What is normal K in peds
5-6.5
A PEDS K of 3-3.5 represents a significant need for what?
Rehydration and electrolyte replacement
What leads to an increased risk if metabolic acidosis in PEDS?
Increased Cl
Decreased Bicarb
How can a slight acidosis be beneficial?
increased O2 delivery to tissues
Uptake and distribution in the GI tract is ________ in neonates.
Decreased
Why are inhalation agents faster in PEDS than adults?
- ↑ CO
- ↓ FRC
- ↑ Tidal volumes
- ↑ Tissue perfusion
Peds has _______ Plasma binding due to decreased ________.
Decreased
Plasma proteins