Exam IV: Preanesthetic Eval, Premed, and Induction Flashcards
Infants less than 6-10 months:
- Tolerate separation for short periods
- Accept inhalation induction with sucking or licking of mask
- No premedication needed
Children 6 months to 6 years cling to ______
parents
Children 6 months to 6 years are very anxious even with ______ ______
parents present (higher parental anxiety = higher parent anxiety)
Children 6 months to 6 years - Can lead to postop nightmares (night terrors), ______ disturbances, new onset ____-____ (midazolam reduces these, but does not eliminate)
eating
bed-wetting
Predictors of problematic behaviors upon parental separation (2-6 years):
- Have not taken preop family tour
- Have had previous surgery (?)
- Dependent or withdrawn affect
(Consider sedation)
Children older than 6 years (who have attended school)
accept ______
separation
Children older than 6 years (who have attended school)
more ______
independent
Children older than 6 years (who have attended school)
understand _____ about the hospital environment
more
Children older than 6 years (who have attended school)
communicate _____ and more _____
better
openly
Children older than 6 years (who have attended school)
curiosity can be used, more _____
trusting
Children older than 6 years (who have attended school)
______ not necessary, may interfere with their ability to cooperate, may worsen overall experience
Sedation
Adolescents
Seem independent and self-confident, BUT…
Mood changes quickly to _____ _____.
immature child
Adolescents
Fragile _______ (self-esteem and body image).
psychologically
Adolescents
want to be in _____, may dislike _____
control
sedation
Adolescents
usually can be _____ with
reasoned
Techniques to Prepare Patients/Families for Anesthesia
______ explanation
honest
Techniques to Prepare Patients/Families for Anesthesia
include _____, parents, siblings, and _____ _____
patient
teddy bears
Techniques to Prepare Patients/Families for Anesthesia
allow ____/____ items
comfort/security
Techniques to Prepare Patients/Families for Anesthesia
discuss risks in _____ _____, give details of safety measures, the ____ ____??
clear terms
“D” word
Pre-Anesthetic Evaluation - Medical history
- In _____ problems
- Gestational age at birth, ____-_____ age
- Hospitalization/_______ at birth
utero
post-conceptual
ventilation
Pre-Anesthetic Evaluation - Medical history
History of _____ or _____
apnea or bradycardia
Pre-Anesthetic Evaluation - Medical history
History of c_____
croup
Pre-Anesthetic Evaluation - Medical history
Contacts with _____ diseases
infectious
Pre-Anesthetic Evaluation - Medical history
Review _____, _____ records
anesthetic, hospital
Pre-Anesthetic Evaluation - (7)
- airway management
- venous access
- hypotension
- bradycardia
- oxygen saturation
- agitation
- premedication
Pre-Anesthetic Evaluation - family hx (6)
- Sudden Infant Death (SIDS) in family
- Anesthetic complications (prolonged paralysis, malignant hyperthermia)
- Genetic defects
- Familial conditions (Sickle Cell, CF, MD, bleeding tendencies)
- Allergic reactions
- Drug addiction (withdrawals, HIV, Hep C)
Smoking/Environmental Tobacco Smoke:
WHO: _____ million children (almost ½ of children world-wide) exposed to ETS
700
Smoking/Environmental Tobacco Smoke:
______ US teens/day smoke 1st cigarette; ____ become regular smokers
3,800
50%
Smoking/Environmental Tobacco Smoke:
↑ risk of _____, otitis media, eczema, hay fever and ____ ____
asthma
dental caries
Smoking/Environmental Tobacco Smoke:
Evidence: ↑ airway complications during induction and emergence with _____ _____ inhalation
passive ETS
Smoking/Environmental Tobacco Smoke:
Include ETS exposure in _____ _____
preop evaluation
Fasting Guidelines
Clear liquids __-__ hours preop encouraged
Clear liquid ½ life: ___ minutes
2-3
15
Fasting Guidelines
Breast milk has ___ ____ ____ which leads to delayed emptying. NOT considered clear; wait 4 hours.
↑ lipid content
Fasting Guidelines
Formula, milk, solids – wait ____ hours*
6
(as a rule to be safe children’s says 7)
Fasting Guidelines
No gum or candy after midnight (increases ____ _____)
gastric secretions
However….
- No evidence that gum chewing during pre-anesthetic fasting increases volume or acidity of gastric juice significantly enough to increase risk
- Evidence that unreported swallowing of gum does not increase the risk of aspiration.
- Evidence that gum chewing promotes GI motility and physiologic emptying.
Fasting Considerations
Risk of ________ – FTT, debilitated, receiving ↑ glucose solutions preop
hypoglycemia
Fasting Considerations
If surgery delayed for infant, ____ an ____ or allow ____ _____ (if OR time known)
start an IV
clear liquids
Fasting Considerations
Explain why ___ ___. Don’t trust them!
no food
Fasting Considerations
Goal: pH >___, Volume < ___ mL/kg
2.5
0.4
Fasting Considerations
beware of _____
hypovolemia
Common Pediatric Concerns in the Pre-Anesthetic Evaluation (9)
- Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
- Anemia
- Fever
- Sickle cell disease
- Developmentally delayed
- Type I Diabetes
- Seizure disorders
- Hyperalimentation
- Asthma
Fever
______ fever of 0.5 to 1.0 C – anesthesia is not contraindicated.
Asymptomatic
Fever
With symptoms of acute onset (rhinitis, sore throat, ear-ache, dehydration) - ______ ______.
consider postponing
Fever
If proceeding with a fever - reduce fever to decrease O2 demand.
A_______, i______
______ ______ blunt the febrile response.
Acetaminophen, ibuprofen
Inhalation agents
URI:
With URI (especially if <1 year old): ___-___ x ↑ risk of respiratory complications:
2-7
Bronchospasm
Laryngospasm
Hypoxemia
Atelectasis
Croup
Stridor
URI:
when to postpone sx?
Sx of lower respiratory involvement
Purulent rhinorrhea
Acute onset vs. chronic
Less than 1 year old
Fever
URI:
when to reschedule?
Bronchial reactivity can last:
Practical time:
Bronchial reactivity can last 7 weeks
Practical time: 2 weeks
URI:
Controversial findings -
Mild URI, not acute, for minor procedure, not intubated = ____ to anesthetize
Post-intubation: Increased _____ and _____, but no worse than without URI; no increased _____
safe
spasms and desaturations
morbidity
URI:
allergic rhinitis (3)
Seasonal in character
Clear nasal drainage
No fever
Asthma:
_____ _____ – ER visits, hospitalizations, medications, last doses, exacerbation triggers, steroid use, last wheezing
Investigate history
Asthma:
Bronchodilators/asthma meds the ______ of _____
morning of surgery
Asthma:
Consider avoiding ______ or extubate while _____
intubation
deep
Asthma:
Postpone surgery for significant ______
wheezing
Asthma:
Emergency: Try to optimize but _____ _____ vs _____
***PaCO2 > ____ = increased risk for post-op respiratory failure
weigh risks v. benefits
45
will we be getting ABGs on an asthma pt?
absolutely not because if they werent wheezing before, they will be now
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
Chronic lung dz r/t prolonged _____ _____/______/______ _____ (usually former premies)
mechanical ventilation/barotrauma/O2 toxicity
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia Sx:
Tachypnea, dyspnea, reactive airway, O2 dependence
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
Decreased FRC, prone to ____ ____, become hypoxic with _____ or _____ (crying)
airway obstruction
exercise or stimulation
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
May need pre-op labs if on _____
diuretics
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
Avoid ____ d/t chronic air trapping
N2O
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
Subglottic stenosis may require _____ _____
smaller ETT
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
Chronically _____carbic - avoid _____ventilation
hyper
hyper
Anemia:
Most recommend a hematocrit > ____%, but if between 2-4 months of age or with chronic renal failure, a ____ value is acceptable.
25
lower
Anemia:
Chronic anemia compensation
- increased 2,3-DPG
- increased oxygen extraction
- increased cardiac output
Anemia:
Do not transfuse pre-op to get Hct > ___%. (Unnecessary risk of ____-____ _____ _____)
30
blood-borne disease transmission
Sickle Cell Disease
Susceptible patients ____ ____ ____(SC Dz in family, unknown patient status with low HCT). Should have results in state lab.
should be tested (also get a full fam hx)
Sickle Cell Disease
If prep screen positive, a _____ _____ is needed to determine the severity. (+ screen can be SC trait)
hemoglobin electrophoresis
Sickle Cell Disease
Hematology consult, transfused up to ___ of ___ g/dL - resulted in fewer SC-related complications
Hgb of 10 g/dL
Sickle Cell Disease
Anesthetic implications:
warm, wet, and green
Cardiac Murmurs - quote that LISA loves
“Never underestimate the potential implications of a newly diagnosed heart murmur”
Cardiac Murmurs
May be previously detected by pediatrician and determined to be _____.
innocent
Cardiac Murmurs
If not previously detected, elective procedure should be _____ _____ _____ CV consult.
delayed until after
Cardiac Murmurs
_____ _____ not usually associated with other symptoms.
Innocent murmurs
Cardiac Murmurs
Only certain way to rule out structural defect:
ECHO
Seizure Disorders
Determine the….
Determine the medication, normal dosage routine, last dose.
Seizure Disorders
Determine type of _____
seizure
Seizure Disorders
Anesthesia may alter ____ ____ and cause increased activity post-op. (GA prevents seizure activity,)
seizure threshold
Seizure Disorders
Some drugs may _____ seizures, seizure meds interact with some anesthetic agents. (Ex: Neuro- muscular blockade agents)
induce
Insulin-Dependent Diabetic Children:
Maintain normal regimen up to ____ _____ _____
day before surgery
Insulin-Dependent Diabetic Children: consult _______
endocrinologist
Insulin-Dependent Diabetic Children: schedule for
first case of the day
Insulin-Dependent Diabetic Children:
Common: Preop IV access, 5% glucose (maintenance rate), ___ usual insulin dose
½
Alternative: Continuous infusion of glucose and insulin
Insulin-Dependent Diabetic Children:
monitor:
Monitor serum BG preop, intraop and postop
Hyperalimentation
Know what type (___ ____) and rate.
% glucose
Hyperalimentation
____ ____ with central lines
Aseptic technique
Hyperalimentation
Stopping intraoperatively leads to _______. Decrease rate by 1/3 to 1/2.
hypoglycemia
Hyperalimentation
ALWAYS use ____ to control
pump
Hyperalimentation
monitor
BG, electrolytes perioperatively
Developmentally Delayed Children
Ability to _____ with these patients may be altered.
reason
Developmentally Delayed Children
May have ____ ____ – DHR custody, foster parents
consent issues
Developmentally Delayed Children
Pharmacologic capture (2 points)
- Oral or nasal midazolam
- Oral or IM “cocktail” (ketamine and glycopyrrolate)
Latex Allergy - most common cause of
intra-op anaphylaxis in peds
Latex Allergy
____-threatening, ____-mediated
life
IgE
Latex Allergy
At risk:
Neural tube defects, frequent GU caths, hx of multiple surgeries, health care workers, tropical fruit allergies
Latex Allergy - ___ _____ and ______ do NOT reliably prevent anaphylaxis.
H2 blockers and steroids
Latex Allergy
____-____ _____ is best prevention (Latex Allergy Protocol).
Latex-free environment
Latex Allergy
Treatment: _______
Epinephrine
Informed Consent for Elective Procedures
Legal Guardianship
DHR
Foster parents
Family members
Unmarried mother
Sedated/incapacitated mother
Emancipated minor
2 physician signatures
Risk Management policies
HIPAA
Language barriers
Do we use “the D word”???
Premedications
decrease ____ and allow smooth _____ and _____
anxiety
induction
emergence
Premedications reduce _____
MAC
Premedications - aspiration ______
prophylaxis
Premedications - allow for pleasant ____ ____
PACU stay
Premedications - NEED TO ______
INDIVIDUALIZE
Midazolam - ____ ____ used
most commonly
Midazolam
___-___ mg/kg PO (20-30 min prior) with max dose of ____ mg
0.3-0.5
15
Midazolam
Can mix with ____ ____, _____ or _____ to mask taste
clear liquid, acetaminophen or ibuprofen
Midazolam
Sedation lasts about ____ _____
60 minutes
Midazolam
Does not affect recovery or discharge times if the procedure >____ _____
10 minutes
Ketamine - the dart
____-____ mg/kg IM causes amnesia and analgesia in ___ _____.
3-5
5 minutes
Ketamine - the dart
To prevent _____, give midazolam.
nightmares
Ketamine - the dart
To prevent excessive secretions, give ______.
anticholinergic
Ketamine - the dart
(Dart with ketamine, give midazolam and glycopyrrolate after ____ ____)
IV started
EMLA Cream - what is it?
Eutectic Mixture of Local Anesthetics
lidocaine and prilocaine
EMLA Cream
Topical, applied under occlusive dressing for ___-___ _____
45-60 minutes
EMLA Cream
_____ to minimize pain of IV start or venipuncture
Numbing
Atropine
- Block _____ _____ of drugs, laryngoscopy, surgical manipulations
- Reduce _____
- Minimal dose of _____ (except premies)
- IM in infants <___ months old before induction?
vagal effects
secretions
0.1 mg
6
Acetaminophen
- Given pre-op for preemptive analgesia
- _____ sparing
- Dose ___-___ mg/kg PO preop or PR after induction
- Good for ___-___ cases (ex: BMT)
- IV Ofirmev®
Opioid
10-20
non-IV
Others: Dex, clonidine, diazepam, diphenhydramine, ibuprofen
Dexmedetomidine
- Opioid sparing
- Evidence: Decreases ____ ____
- Preop anxiolysis
- Intranasal or PO
- __-__ mcg/kg given 20 – 30 min. preop
- Evidence: Attenuates ____ and ____ preop AND reduces pain scores postop when compared to midazolam
emergence delirium
2 - 4
MAP and HR
Dexmedetomidine
- Opioid sparing
- Evidence: Decreases ____ ____
- Preop anxiolysis
- Intranasal or PO
- __-__ mcg/kg given 20 – 30 min. preop
- Evidence: Attenuates ____ and ____ preop AND reduces pain scores postop when compared to midazolam
emergence delirium
2 - 4
MAP and HR
Inhalation Induction
- ASA ______ monitoring (if patient allows)
- Pop-off ____, high flow (___-___ L/min) via mask, 100% O2 (or N2O and ≥ 30% O2)
standard
open
8-10
Inhalation Induction
- Begin with Sevo at ___%, increase gradually (every 3-4 breaths) to ___%
- Maintain high Sevo with spontaneous ventilation until ___ ____ ____
2
8
IV access obtained
Inhalation Induction
- ____ and/or ___ ___ for upper a/w obstruction
- Return ultimately to _____ concentration
PEEP and/or oral a/w
maintenance
Inhalation Induction
Increasing the concentration too rapidly: (3)
- Irritates airway, causes coughing
- Smell is noxious
- Hemodynamic effects
Inhalation Induction
Increasing the concentration too slowly:
- Prolongs induction including excitation period
- Increased risk of airway obstruction, laryngospasm, vomiting
Why is inhalation induction considered a higher risk than IV induction?
inhalation induction
With vital sign deterioration, decrease or D/C anesthetic _____, go to ____% O2.
concentration
100
inhalation induction
With desaturation, go to 100% O2 and ____ ____ (a/w obstruction, etc.).
address cause
inhalation induction
Treat bradycardia _____. Bradycardia leads to ______ which leads to ____ _____ QUICKLY in infants and young children
STAT
dysrhythmias
CV arrest
Airway Obstruction
Obtain tight mask fit and seal, use airway opening maneuvers (____ ____, ____ ____).
jaw thrust, oral airway
Airway Obstruction
Slightly close pop-off valve to generate __-__ cm PEEP.
5-10
Airway Obstruction
Do ___ ___ ___ ventilation before IV access obtained.
not take over
Airway Obstruction
Once IV access obtained, treat significant obstruction with:
positive pressure, lidocaine, propofol, sux, etc
tricks of the trade
_____ masks - Control and active participant
Scented
tricks of the trade
______ - “Blow up the balloon”, Competition, iPads and phones
Distraction
tricks of the trade
Hypnotic:
Tell story about … flying carpet, spaceship ride, hot-air balloon ride
Modified Single-breath Induction
Requires child’s ______.
Coach & practice before induction.
Requires _____ _____ (high flow/8%)
cooperation
circuit priming
Modified Single-breath Induction
Inhale fully and hold, exhale fully and hold, apply mask with ______ ______, take a deep breath and hold, then breathe normally.
maximum concentration
Modified Single-breath Induction
____ _____ than traditional inhalation induction.
3 x faster
Intravenous Induction (with no IV access)
Consider pre-op sedation.
___% N2O/O2 (no _____ _____)
Start IV, proceed with IV induction
50
volatile agent
(Common technique for MH susceptible or RSI patients.)
Intramuscular Induction
- If no other way, ___ may be the least traumatic.
- Also good for ______ patients.
- Ketamine ___ ____, then start IV and proceed.
IM
cardiovascular
5 mg/kg IM
(Also used when IV access not obtainable to get CVL placed.)
Rapid Sequence Induction
- Pre-oxygenate, de-nitrogenate
- IV induction with ____ ____
- Cricoid pressure(???)applied with loss of consciousness and maintained until ____ in _____, confirmed, and cuff inflated.
- No ____ pressure ventilation until ETT placement confirmed.
100% O2
ETT in place
+
Modified Rapid Sequence
Same as above with rapid, + pressure ventilation with low PIPs (<___)to prevent desaturation before intubation.
15
Parental Presence at Induction
For the ____ not the _____
child
parent
Parental Presence at Induction
Minimize anxiety, reduce ______
premedication
Parental Presence at Induction
2012: 6 studies (n=936, 1-12 years old, 2006-2010) Compared midazolam, behavior distraction and parental presence
Evidence: __________________________________
Parental presence least effective method
Parental Presence at Induction
Controversy: Increased _____ risk and _____ anxiety level
patient
provider