Pediatric Pain Management - Final Wrap Up Flashcards
What are the Advantages of using Regionals on Kids?
↓Gas & Opioid Use
↓Post-Op Apnea
↓Vascular Insufficiency
↓Clots
Supresses Neuroendocrine Response
↑GI Function
What are Contraindications for Neuraxial Blocks on Kids?
Parent Refuse
Coagulopathy
Severe Infection
Neuro Problems
Hemodynamic Instability
On Chemo
What are the concerns r/t Neuraxial Blocks on Kids?
Neurotoxicity
Infection
Masking of Compartment Syndrome
Kid Needs to be Anesthetized/Held for Placement
Why must a test dose be used when placing a Neuraxial Block on kids?
Anesthetized kids CANNOT tell you symptoms of intravascular injection
What precautions are needed when prepping a kid w/ Iodine or Chlorhexidine?
Iodine can be harmful to neonatal skin - must let dry & wash off when done
&
CHG good for indewlling catheters, but dont use if kid < 2 months old
What meds can prolong Post-Op pain relief to a Spinal?
Epi Wash
Morphine: 5-10 mcg/kg
Clonidine: 1-2 mcg/kig
Which procedures are Spinals indicated?
Hernia Repair
Genital Procedures
Ex-Lap
Muscle Biopsy
Lower Extremity Surgery
Where is the Conus Medellaris & Dural Sac of an Infant vs. an Adult?
Infant:
Conus - L3
Dural Sac - S3
Adult:
Conus - L1
Dural Sac - S1
How much CSF is Neonates?
> 10 mL/kg
How much CSF is in Infants < 15kg?
4 mL/kg
How much CSF is in children?
3 mL/kg
How much CSF is in Adolescents & Adults?
1.5 - 2 mL/kg
What position should the kid be in for placing a Neuraxial Block?
Sitting or Lateral w/ Neutral Neck to maintain airway
Where should the LA be injected for kids?
L4-L5 Space @ the Iliac Crest using a 1.5 in. needle
What is the Pediatric Spinal Dosing of Tetracaine or Bupivacaine?
0.5 - 1 mg/kg
What are the complications w/ Pediatric Spinals?
Difficult to Place
10-25% Failure
Short Duration w/o Morphine
Total Spinal
In regards to Spinals, PDPH is very _____ in kids younger than 8
In regards to Spinals, PDPH is very RARE in kids younger than 8