Pediatric Anesthesia Week 5 Flash Cards
What is the administration dose of Propofol IV? IV infusion?
- 2 to 4 mg/kg IV
- 25 to 400 mcg/kg/MINUTE
What is the administration dose of Pentothal IV?
4 to 6 mg/kg IV
What is the administration dose of Etomidate IV?
0.3 mg/kg IV
What is the administration dose of Ketamine IV?
1 to 2 mg/kg IV
What is the administration dose of Ketamine IM?
3 to 7 mg/kg IM
What is the administration dose of Ketamine PO?
3 to 6 mg/kg PO
What is the Dexmedetomidine loading dose for > 20 min?
0.5 to 1 mcg/kg
What is the Dexmedetomidine IV infusion rate?
0.2 to 1 mcg/kg/HOUR
What do you want to administer prior to administration of Propofol? How do you want to administer Propofol? Why?
- Lidocaine 1% at 1 mg/kg
- Slowly as it is painful
What should you use caution with in using Propfol? Through what type of IV access do you want to avoid? Why?
- Use aseptic technique
- Avoid PICC LINES
- Increased risk of INFECTION and OCCLUSION
Why would Propofol infusion (TIVA) be considered for patients with a history of severe PONV?
Propofol is an anti-emetic
In which population are infusion rates of Propofol greater, Pediatrics or Adults?
Pediatrics
What would be a usual infusion rate of Propofol for a MRI/CT/PET scan?
150 to 250 mcg/kg/min
What would be a usual infusion rate of Propofol for a radiation treatment with no surgical stimulation?
150 to 250 mcg/kg/min
** What would be a usual infusion rate of Propofol for an Endoscopy/Colonoscopy/Bronchoscopy?
350 to 400 mcg/kg/min
This induction agent’s onset is rapid & smooth, usually accompanied by a brief episode of apnea with minimal cardiovascular changes
Thiopental
What is the induction dose of Thiopental?
4 to 6 mg/kg IV
In which population of patients are especially sensitive to barbiturates, such as Thiopental? Why? What dose should you use?
- Neonates
- Due to the REDUCED PROTEIN BINDING of the drug in serum
- 3 to 4 mg/kg
When is Thiopental contraindicated for IV induction? When are barbiturates contraindicated?
- When there is a potential airway problem
- Patients with Porphyria (enzyme deficiency in heme production)
When should barbiturates used with extreme caution?
- Patients who may be HYPOVOLEMIC
- Patients with LIMITED CARDIAC RESERVE
When are barbiturates the best choice for induction agent? Why?
- Useful for NEUROSURGICAL and OCULAR procedures
- Barbiturates like Thiopental REDUCE INTRAOCULAR and INTRACRANIAL pressure
This induction agent is a short-acting hypnotic, with pleasant recovery, but with long exposure may prolong emergence due to its redistribution in fat cells
Propofol
This induction agent is a Phencyclidine derivative which produces profound analgesia, unconsciousness, cataleptic state and amnesia
Ketamine
How does Ketamine effect cardiovascular hemodynamics?
INCREASES:
- Heart Rate
- MAP
- Cardiac Output
Ketamine, if given alone and in adequate doses can cause…?
Minimal RESPIRATORY OBSTRUCTION
What medications would you want to pretreat with prior to administering Ketamine to pediatrics and why?
- Glycopyrrolate (anti-sialagogue) and Midazolam
- Causes HYPERSALIVATION increasing risk for laryngospasm and EMERGENCE PHENOMENA
When is Ketamine NOT the best choice for induction agent? Why?
- NOT recommended for NEURO or OCULAR procedures
- Increases CEREBRAL BLOOD FLOW, ICP, IOP, and causes nystagmus
What is the IV dose for Ketamine?
1 to 2 mg/kg for anesthesia
What is the IM dose for Ketamine?
3 to 7 mg/kg for anesthesia
What is the PO dose for Ketamine?
3 to 6 mg/kg for anesthesia
When is Ketamine IM route the best?
For uncooperative patients during IV placement or inhalation induction
This induction agent is a selective A2 agonist that decreases sympathetic tone, attenuates stress responses to anesthesia and surgery, causes sedation and analgesia, and is also used as adjuncts during regional anesthesia
Dexmedetomidine (Precedex)
What is the loading dose of Dexmedetomidine? What is the continuous infusion rate?
- 0.5 to 1 mcg/kg (over 10 to 20 minutes to attenuate hypotension
- 0.2 to 1 mcg/kg/HOUR. Titrate to effect
This induction agent is a STEROID-BASED hypnotic with a painful IV administration
Etomindate
Etomidate is usually avoided because of what 2 risks?
- Risk of anaphylactoid reaction
- Suppression of adrenal function
When is Etomidate very useful in pediatrics?
- Children with head injury
- Children with an unstable cardiovascular status (cardiomyopathy)
What is the induction dose of Etomidate?
0.3 mg/kg IV
What is the induction dose of Fentanyl?
1 to 2 mcg/kg IV
What is the dose for Hydromorphone?
10 to 20 mcg/kg
What is the induction dose for Sufentanil?
1 to 10 mcg/kg
What is the infusion rate for Remifentanil?
0.05 to 2 mcg/kg/MIN
Which population are more sensitive to Morphine’s ventilatory depressent effects? Why?
- Neonates & Infants
- Due to increased permeability of BBB and less predictable clearance of morphine
What is the IV/IM dose of Morphine?
0.1 mg/kg
What are some of Morphine’s adverse effects?
- HISTAMINE RELEASE
- Hypotension
- Respiratory depression/apnea
- Sedation
- PONV
What is the most commonly use opioid during GETA in infants and children?
Fentanyl
Why is clearance of fentanyl in preterm infants extremely variable?
Due to reduced elimination half life from
- Decreased hepatic blood flow
- Reduced hepatic function
- Age-dependent changes in Vd
What is the initial dose for Fentanyl?
1 to 2 mcg/kg and titrate to effect
What 2 factors make Fentanyl so effective?
- Highly lipid-soluble
- Crosses the BBB rapidly
Chronic infusion of fentanyl can cause …?
Tolerance and signs of dependence