Analgesia (Paed) Flashcards
1
Q
What is the preferred analgesia and route by RCH
A
Fentanyl IN
2
Q
How much dead space is required in the Mucosal Atomizer Device (MAD)?
A
all doses include an additional 0.1ml to account for atomiser dead space
3
Q
What is procedural analgesia?
A
Procedural pain refers to any situation in which a patient required supplemental analgesia for short periods of time.
4
Q
How can emergence reactions, hallucinations or other behavioural disturbances be minimised?
A
By administering IV doses slowly and by providing reassurance.
5
Q
Hypersalivation is a known side effect of ketamine, how do you manage it?
A
- usually suctioning will be sufficient
- where hyper salivation becomes difficult to manage or the airway is compromised, consult RCH for management options which may include admin of atropine (MICA only)
6
Q
Recite the paediatric Paracetamol timetable.
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7
Q
Recite the paediatric pain CPG.
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