Ch. 17 Pediatrics

Question 1

Ped Facts

Answer 1

• heart is proportionally larger, circ volume less
• more % blood drains SVC than adults
• brain = 34% CO (15 in adults)
• resp= 34 times/min (15 adults)
• metabolism is higher- higher CI

Question 2

Renal functino

Answer 2

low urine output is common

• BP is greater influence to urine output
• kidneys can handle 120 min before damage