Intubation with paralytics

Question 1

Ketamine 1 mg/kg of ideal body weight is recommended for young pts of what age and why

Answer 1

Less than 35 with severe asthma due to its bronchodilator effects

Question 2

All Pts who receive Ketamine should receive one dose of…

Answer 2

Midazolam

Question 3

Use bougie (strongly recommended) after __ minutes when using Succinylcholine and __ minutes after Vec

Answer 3

One minute and 2-3 minutes

Question 4

Administer midazolam 2.5-5 if BP is?

Answer 4

Greater than 100

Question 5

How often can you redose midazolam?

Answer 5

Every 15 minutes

Question 6

What is PEDS dose for midazolam?

Answer 6

.1mg/KG up to 2.5 mg

Question 7

4 demographics that Succinylcholine should be avoided

Answer 7

1. Major burns/crush injury 48 hours to six months old
2. Storke or spinal cord injury with profound residual deficits between 48 hours and six months old
3. Neuromuscular disease (MDA, multiple sclerosis)
4. Suspected hyperkalemia

Question 8

Ketamine should be given over what time frame?

Answer 8

Sixty seconds

Question 9

Vec and Roc should be avoided in pts suspected of having…

Answer 9

Status epilepticus who require intubation

Question 10

Succinylcholine dose of kids less than six years old and less than 20kg

Answer 10

2mg/kg

Question 11

If bradycardia persists administer

Answer 11

Atropine 1 mg IV/IO