Jenna's Notes Flashcards
What should you do if you do not hear a leak at 20-25 cm H2O?
the tube is too large and you need to downsize it
What may be a cause of lower O2 saturation in a baby?
prematurity (under 37 weeks( due to underdeveloped lungs
When are the lungs fully developed?
after 37 weeks
For how long are premature infants at risk for retinopathy of prematurity?
until 44 weeks post conceptual age
What are 2 complications of pt with Pierre Robin syndrome?
micrognathia
glossoptosis – tongue falls back into posterior oropharynx
How do you manage the airway obstruction associate with a pt with Pierre Robin syndrome within the first 4 weeks of life?
elective trach
How do you determine the appropriate tube size for a ped?
Tube depth?
4 + age/4
12 + age /2
LMA size 1 is appropriate for what weight?
LMA size 2?
LMA size 2.5?
LMA 3?
LMA size 4?
< 6.5 kg
6.5 - 20 kg
20 - 30 kg
30 - 70
>70
When should you be concerned about loose teeth?
6-8 y/o
When does obligate nasal breathing subside?
3-5 months
What is the difference in the conducting airways when compared to adults?
smaller and narrower trachea and mainstem bronchi
angle of rightstem bronchus is 20 degrees for adult
angle of rightstem bronchus is 30 degrees for peds
very little distance from carina to upper lobe
What is the principle determinant for NG tube size?
Pinky finger
Premature = 6 Fr
1 yr = 8 Fr
2 yr = 10 Fr
5 yr = 12 Fr
What is Hb for neonate?
When does physiological anemia occur?
What is the Hb for the physiologic anemic baby?
15-20
3 months = physiological anemia
11-12
What is the blood volume of a:
premi
full-term
12 month infant
100
90
80
What are normal values for a 6 month, 7kg infant
Hb
HR
SBP
RR
O2 consumption
Hb = 11-12
HR 120??
SBP 90
RR 30
O2 consumption 5 ml/kg
When does an infant need endocarditis prophylaxis?
dental surgery with a lot of bleeding or manipulation of gingival tissue
respiratory tract incision into mucosa
enterococcus only Gi/Gu
infected skin, muscle tissue
How much drug is given for endocarditis prophylaxis?
ampicillin 2 gram
gent 1.5 mg/kg
When does the ductus arteriosus close?
after 2-3 weeks
What will keep the ductus arteriosus open?
What will make it close?
prostaglandins
indomethacin, ibuprofen (both are NSAIDs)
What may cause stress to the neonate leading to hypoxemia which will promote persistence of fetal circulation?
hypothermia leading to increased PVR
What is the path of normal fetal circulation?
umbilical vein
placenta
bypass liver –> ductus venosus
IVC
SVC
RA with some to RV
ductus arteriosus
aorta
body
umbilical artery
back to placenta to be re-oxygenated
When does PVR decrease in the newborn?
What is associated with a decrease in PVR?
after 2-3 months
closure of patent ductus arteriosus
What is the most common cause of bradycardia in neonate?
hypoxemia
What preop labs are needed for a healthy child?
None usually
H/H for moderate blood loss
type and cross depends on surgery
ENT may want PT/PTT
need to diagnose hemophilia A before taking tonsils out, for ex.
When should surgery be cancelled in child with URI?
purulent rhinitis (green/yellow
fever
elevated wbc with bands (infection)
infiltrate in xray
How do intracardiac shunts affect the rate of induction?
if R –> L shunt, takes longer A higher concentration of agent can be used to speed this up, but will take longer to be eliminated
if L –> R, about the same and has negligible effects
What is TAPVR?
total anomalous pulmonary venous return
Describe total anomalous pulmonary venous return (TAPVR)
pulmonary veins (4) attach to the left atrium normally but in TAPVR, all 4 do not
in order for a person to surive, there must be as ASD to get blood from RA –> LA –> body
What is tetralogy of fallot characterized by?
VSD—the hole is usually large and allows oxygen-poor blood in the right ventricle to pass through, mixing with oxygen-rich blood in the left ventricle. This poorly oxygenated blood is then pumped out of the left ventricle to the rest of the body. The body gets some oxygen, but not all that it needs. This lack of oxygen in the blood causes cyanosis.
Pulmonary stenosis—the major issue with tetralogy of Fallot is the degree of pulmonary valve stenosis, since VSD is always present. If the stenosis is mild, minimal cyanosis occurs, since blood still mostly travels to the lungs. However, if the PS is moderate to severe, a smaller amount of blood reaches the lungs, since most is shunted right-to-left through the VSD.
Overriding aorta—the aorta, the main artery carrying blood out of the heart and into the circulatory system, exits the heart from a position overriding the right and left ventricles. (In the normal heart, the aorta exits from the left ventricle.) This is not of major importance in infants.
Right ventricular hypertrophy— Narrowing or blockage of the pulmonaryvalve and/or muscle under the pulmonary valvecoming out of the right ventricle.This restriction to blood outflow causes an increase in right ventricular work and pressure, leading to right ventricular thickening or hypertrophy
How do you treat tet spells?
Leg-chest maneuver
Phenylephrine
Beta blockers to prevent overworking of RV
Morphine to depress ventilatory drive
All of the following is associated with congenital abnormalities EXCEPT:
TE fistula
Meningomyelocele
Omphalacele
Gastroschisis
Congenital diagphragmatic hernia
Gastroschisis
What surgery should be performed for the infant with OSA?
removal of T&A
What is the surgical treatment for otitis media?
What access is needed?
placement of ear tubes, a small tube is placed in the eardrum to equalize the pressure within the ear (which increases due to presence of pus and infection) to the atm. pressure
this is called a myringotomy
no vascular access is needed–inhalation induction with LMA
What electrolyte disturbances do you expect with massive blood transfusion?
hyperkalemia with old blood –> **acidosis **but resolves on its own due to rapid redistribution
hypocalcemia due to citrate binding to free calcium –> hypotension, cardiac arrest, coagulopathy
hypomagnesiemia because citrate also binds to Mg –> dysrhythmias, hypotension, prolonged QT
What is the protocol for albumin therapy?
0.5 - 1 g/kg
around 2.5 - 12.5 gram
if no adequate response after 15-30 min, repeat
How do you resuscitate a pt with bowel obstruction?
fluid and electrolyte replacement
usually hypovolemic, acidotic and usually need fluids, blood, and bicarb
When is a child considered hypokalemic?
below 3.5