Care of Pediatrics Flashcards
What makes pediatric patients different?
!Laryngospasm is fairly common problem
What is the age classification for neonates?
0-28d of life
44 weeks post conceptual age
HR 90-160 (asleep)
HR 100-204 (awake)
RR 30 - 53
SBP 67- 84
DBP 35 - 53
What is the age classification for infants?
1-12 months
HR 90-160 (asleep)
HR 100-190 (awake)
RR 30 - 53
SBP 72 -104
DBP 37 - 56
What is the age classification for toddler?
1-3 years
HR 80-120 (asleep)
HR 98-140 (awake)
RR 22 - 37
SBP 86 -106
DBP 42 - 63
What is the age classification for pre-schooler?
3-5 years
HR 65-100 (asleep)
HR 80-120 (awake)
RR 20 - 28
SBP 89 -112
DBP 46 - 72
What is the age classification for school age?
6-12 years
HR 58- 90 (asleep)
HR 75-118 (awake)
RR 18 - 25
SBP 97 -120
DBP 57 - 80
What is the age classification for adolescent?
13-18 years
HR 50- 90 (asleep)
HR 60- 100 (awake)
RR 12 - 20
SBP110-131
DBP 64 - 83
What is the pre-operative NPO guidelines for pediatrics?
Clear liquid - 2 hours
!Breast milk - 4 hours
Infant formula - 6 hours
Non-human milk - 6 hours
Light meal - 6 hours
At what age is separation anxiety is highest among pediatric patients?
8 months - 2 years
Separation anxiety is highest
Most difficult for mask induction
Pre-medication/ Pre-induction useful
At what age is fear of loss of control is highest among pediatric patients?
7-11 years (fear of loss of control)
Generally calm with mask induction1
Fearful of needles
When is CPR initiated for bradycardic infants?
!HR < 60 for infants (birth to 1 year)
Where to check pulse for < 2 years old.
Apical pulse
What are the risk factors for emergence delirium among pediatric patients?
Sevoflurane/ Desflurane anesthesia
Pain
ENT surgery
!Male
Pre-op anxiety
Pre-existing behavior
When to use FLACC behavioral pain scale on pediatric patients?
0-7 years old
FACES can be used as early as 3 years old
What pre medication is commonly used in pediatric patients?
Midazolam (Versed)