Pediatric Anesthesia Quiz #5 Flashcards
What is the most prominent muscurinic action of a bolus of succinylcholine in the pediatric patient? How can this action be prevented?
Bradycardia, develops in response to succinylcholine; for this reason, atropine should be administered prior to succinylcholine.
A 2 year-old develops laryngospasm postoperatively and becomes bradycardia. Should atropine be given prior, concurrently, or after succinylcholine? Explain your answer.
- If continuous positive pressure of 10-15 cmH20 does not break the laryngospasm, then atropine 0.02 mg/kg followed by succinylcholine(1mg/kg IV or 4 mg/kg IM) is needed.
- Succinylcholine mimics the effects of acetylcholine at cardiac muscurinic receptors, which ca precipitate more severe bradycardia, junctional rhythms or sinus arrest.
How much non depolarizing muscle relaxant does a pediatric patient require compared with adults on a weight basis? Succinylcholine?
- Neonates, infants and children require the same dose of non depolarizing neuromuscular relaxants as adults.
- Neonates require twice as much succinylcholine on a body weight basis than older children or adults
Given that the infant has a greater sensitivity to non depolarizing neuromuscular relaxants than the adult(because the NMJ of the neonate is immature), why is the dose administered on a weight basis the same for infants and adults?
- Infants have a greater volume of distribution for muscle relaxants.
- The increased volume of distribution, normally requiring a greater amount of drug, is offset by the increased sensitivity of NDMR at the NMJ.
- Thus, the infant dose of the non-depolarizer is the same as the adult dose on a weight basis.
State two reasons why neonates require more succinylcholine on a mg/kg basis than adults?
- Neonates have a larger volume of distribution for succinylcholine than adults.
- 40-50% of body weight of neonate is extracellular fluid(ECF) whereas in the adult ECF is only 20-25% of the body weight.
- Succinylcholine distributes in the extracellular volume so more drug is needed on a per kg basis.
- Also, the NMJ is immature(less sensitive) in the neonate, so more drug is needed on this basis.
Deine ED90. State if the ED90 for succinylcholine is increased, decreased or unchanged in the neonate compared with the adult, and indicate what this means?
- ED90 is the dose of drug that is effective in 90% of the population.
- The ED90 for succinylcholine is increased in the neonate compared with the adult.
- An increased ED90 means that a larger dose of succinylcholine must be given to the neonate to achieve adequate paralysis.
As you know, neonates require a higher dose of succinylcholine compared with the adult. This due to both an immature neuromuscular junction and greater body water content per unit weight. How would the ED95 for succinylcholine compare between a neonate and an adult-the same, higher, or lower?
- The ED95 of succinylcholine for the neonate would be greater than that for the adult.
- Specifically, for succinylcholine the ED95=620 mcg/kg for the neonate and the ED95=290 mcg/kg for the adult.
- This simply states the need for a greater dosing of succinylcholine in the neonate compared with the adult.
Compare the actions of vecuronium(Norcuron) in the infant and the adult with respect to potency, onset, duration of action and recovery.
- Vecuronium(Norcuron) has similar potency in infants and adults.
- Onset is more rapid in infants, duration of action is long in infants and recovery is slower in infants compared to adults.
An infant has a life-threatening succinylcholine-induced hyperkalemia: what is the definitive treatment?
- The definitive treatment of succinylcholine-induced hyperkalemia is IV calcium(10mg/kg calcium chloride or 30 mg/kg calcium gluconate or more).
- This restores the gap between the resting membrane potential of the cardiac cells and the threshold potential for depolarization.
- Repeated doses of calcium must be administered together with cardiopulmonary resuscitation, epinephrine, sodium bicarbonate, glucose and insulin, and hyperventilation until the arrhythmia abate.
Describe the 4 steps to treating hyperkalemia in the neonate.
- Emergent treatment of hyperkalemia in the neonate centers around antagonizing the cardiac effects of excess potassium-administer calcium as calcium chloride(0.1-0.3 ml/kg of 10% solution) or calcium gluconate(0.3-1.0 ml/kg 10% solution) over 3-5 minutes.
- Return potassium to the intracellular space by correcting acidosis through administration of sodium bicarbonate, mild hyperventilation, and a B-agonist.
- Maintain potassium in the intracellular space by glucose + insulin infusion, 0.5-1.0 g/kg glucose with 0.1 U/kg insulin over 30-60 minutes.
- Remove whole-body potassium burned by Kayexalate or dialysis and correct the underlying etiology.
How does an infant’s quantity of plasma proteins, body fat and muscle differ from the adult?
- Plasma proteins, body fat and muscle are reduced in the infant compared with the adult.
- Decreased plasma proteins mean more free drug is available to produce clinical effects.
- A lower dose of drug may be indicated.
Of the following drugs administered to the pediatric patient for sedation, which will have the shortest duration of action: ketamine(rectal or IM), chloral hydrate(PO), methohexital(rectal) or propofol(IV)?
- Propofol has the shortest duration of action because it is administered IV.
- The duration of action of a bolus of propofol is 5-10 minutes.
- Ketamine has a duration of 12-25 minutes when administered rectally or IM.
- Midazolam has a duration of 30-90 minutes when administered rectally.
- Chloral hydrate, the most commonly used hypnotic for monitored conscious sedation by non anesthetics, has a duration of 30-60 minutes(PO).
- Note: IV thiopental has a duration of 5-15 minutes, which is similar to the duration of propofol.
Compare the onset and duration of IV morphine in the neonate with the onset and duration of IV morphine in the adult.
- The onset of action of morphine is faster in the neonate compared with the adult, possibly because of greater penetration of morphine through the blood-brain-barrier and greater sensitivity of the respiratory centers to morphine.
- The duration of action of morphine will be longer in the neonate because, during the first month, metabolism of morphine by the immature cytochrome P450 system is reduced.
Compare the duration of action of IV morphine in the infant and child with the onset and duration of IV morphine in the adult.
-The duration of action of morphine is shorter in the infant and child because, after the first month, metabolism of morphine by the mature cytochrome P450 system is increased as a result of greater hepatic blood flow.
State 3 reasons why the uptake of anesthetic drugs is typically faster in children than in adults.
- The child’s higher alveolar ventilation per weight accounts largely for this effect.
- Increased cardiac output with greater distribution to the vessel-rich groups combined with lower muscle mass allows more of the agent to concentrate in vital organs, especially the brain.
- Anesthetic agents appear to be less blood soluble in children than in adults, that is, the agents work faster in children than adults.
Give the two most important reasons why children are induced faster than adults with inhalational agents.
-Children have a smaller functional residual capacity per unit of body wight and greater blood flow to the brain.
Nitrous oxide(N20) should be avoided in what pediatric procedures?
- Diaphragmatic hernia
- Bowel obstruction
- Pneumoencephalography
- Tympanoplasty
- Congenital emphysema
- Lung cysts
- Pneumothorax
- Necrotizing enterocolitis
- Patent ductus arteriosus(PDA)
- Omphalocele repair
What is the most common type of delirium in children?
- In children, emergence delirium is more common.
- Emergence delirium occurs within minutes of regaining consciousness.
The first maladaptive behavioral change in children that may be evident after surgery is emergence delirium. What its the incidence of emergence delirium in children. Briefly characterize emergence delirium.
- Emergence delirium has been reported in up to 18% of children undergoing surgery.
- Non-purposeful restlessness and agitation, thrashing, crying or moaning, and disorientation lasting about 45 minutes characterize emergence delirium.
- Fortunately, emergence delirium appears to be self-limiting.
Which fluid is most appropriate for a normal 6-month-old patient requiring surgery?
- For short procedures, D5LR is appropriate.
- For long procedures, lactated Ringer’s is appropriate with separate D5W or D10W at a rate of 4-6 ml/kg after blood glucose levels are checked
***note from Katrin: never have glucose and electrolyte-containing fluids as a “free-flowing” IV fluid-have these fluids on infusion pump only!!!
What is the best criteria for determine premedication dosages in kids?
-Body weight of child
The child becomes unruly and combative in the preoperative period. What agents are appropriate in this situation? Specify the dose and routes of administration of each agent on the list.
- Methohexital
- Ketamine
- Midazolam
- Scopolamine
- Methohexital(10% solution): 25-30 mg/kg rectally, produces sleep in 8-10 minutes if the child weighs less than 20 kg.
- Ketamine: up to 10mg/kg IM, 10mg/kg rectally, 6-10mg/kg orally, 3-6mg/kg intranasally.
- Midazolam: 0.025-0.05mg/kg IM, 0.5-0.7mg/kg orally, 0.75-1.0mg/kg rectally, 0.2mg/kg intranasally.
- Scopolamine: 0.1mg IM for 6-12 months; 0.15mg for 1-5 year old.
What is the most commonly used analgesic for pediatric outpatients?
- Acetaminophen is the most commonly used mild analgesic for pediatric outpatients.
- The initial dose is often administered rectally(up to 45 mg/kg) prior to awakening from anesthesia.
- Supplemental doses are then given orally(10 mg/kg every 4 hours or 20 mg/kg every 6 hours) to maintain adequate blood levels and effective analgesia.
What is the dosage of IV Propofol and the dosage of a Propofol gatt?
- 2-4 mg/kg
- 25-400 mcg/kg/min
What is the dosage of Pentothal IV?
4-6 mg/kg
What is the IV dose of Etomidate?
0.3 mg/kg
What is the IV, IM and PO dosages for Ketamine?
- IV: 1-2 mg/kg
- IM: -7 mg/kg
- PO: 3-6 mg/kg
What is the loading dose of Dexmedetomidine(>20min) and what is the maintenance IV drip dose of Dexmedetomidine?
- 0.5-1 mcg/kg
- 0.2-1 mcg/kg/HR(notice per HR!!!)
Propofol is a short-acting ___, with pleasant recovery, however, longer exposure to propofol might prolong emergence due to _________________.
- hypnotic
- redistribution in the fat cells
Why is aseptic technique especially critical in regards to Propofol?
Bacteria loves the emulsions found in propofol. Avoid propofol induction through PICC lines secondary to increased risk of infection and occlusion of the line.
Propofol infusion is a great ____. Consider TIVA for patients with a history of severe ____.
- antiemetic
- PONV
What is the dosage of a propofol drip used as the sole anesthetic for a MRI/CT/PET?
-150-250 mcg/kg/min(cause its not very stimulating)
What is the dosage of a propofol drip used as the sole anesthetic for a endoscopy/colonoscopy/bronchoscopy?
-350-400 mcg/kg/min(cause its very stimulating)
Neonates are especially sensitive to barbiturates(Thiopental for example) due the __________ of the drug in the serum. IV induction should not be used when there is a potential airway problem.
-reduced protein binding
Barbiturates are contraindicated in patients with ____, and they should be administered with extreme care in patients who may be _____ and those with __________.
- porphyria
- hypovolemic
- limited cardiac reserve
What types of procedures is Thiopental especially useful in and why?
- neurosurgical and ocular procedures
- it reduces IOP and ICP
Ketamine increases ___, ____ and ____. Ketamine causes minimal respiratory obstruction if given alone and in adequate doses. What is a major side affect of Ketamine administration and what can be given to offset it?
- HR, MAP, CO
- hyper salivation, an antisialoagogue
Is Ketamine indicated for Neuro and Eye cases? Why or why not?
- no
- increases CBF/ICP/IOP/nystagmus movement
What can be administered with ketamine to decrease the incidence of hallucinations and emergence deliriums that accompanies it?
midazolam intra-op
Dexmedetomidine is ______ x more specific than Clonidine.
8-10 xs
Etomidate is a _______ hypnotic induction agent that can be _____ like propofol. It is mostly avoided because of risk of ___ reactions and ___________. It is very useful in children with ____ injuries and those with an unstable _______ status, such as ____.
- steroid based
- painful IV
- anaphylactoid reactions
- suppression of adrenal functions
- cardiovascular
- cardiomyopathy
The induction dose of fentanyl in children is?
1-2 mcg/kg
The dose of Hydromorphone is?
10-20 cg/kg
The dose of morphine sulfate is?
0.1 mg/kg
The induction dose of Sufentanil is?
1-10 mcg/kg
The dose of a Remifentanil IV drip is?
0.05-2 mcg/kg/min
The clearance of Fentanyl in preterm infants is extremely variable due to(3)?
- reduced elimination HL due to decreased hepatic BF
- reduced hepatic function
- age dependent changes in Vd
TEST QUESTION
What are two hallmark characteristics of Fentanyl that affects the way it impacts the pediatric patient?
- its highly lipid soluble
- it crosses the BBB rapidly
0.1 ml of Fentanyl = how many mcg?
5 mcg
When is Hydromorphone commonly used in the pediatric population and how does it compare to morphine?
- it is commonly used when prolonged analgesia is required
- it is 5-7.4 times more potent than IV morphine
How is hydromorphone diluted to make it more user friendly in the pediatric population?
1 mg dilaudid is mixed in a 10 ml syringe with NS(9ml NS + 1 mg dilaudid) = 100 mcg/ml