Pediatric Pharmacology Principles Flashcards
What pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic priniciples are different in pediatrics then adults? (5)
large volume of distribution for water soluble medications (higher TBW)
decreased Vd of fat soluble drugs
Altered and reduced protein binding (increases free fraction of medications)
longer half lives (s/c to immature hepatic/renal function)
immature blood brain barrier
Describe the volume of distribution in neonates?
a proportionately higher total water content 70-75% (vs. adult is 50-60%)
-reduced % of fat
reduced amounts of lean muscle mass
What does the difference volume distribution in neonates vs adults result in?
ECF volume of distribution proportionately HIGHER than that of an adult
-potentially delayed excretion
-increased volume of distribution of water soluble drugs (related to higher total water content)
-HIGH membrane permeability in the newborn
What drugs are effected by the increased volume distribution in neonates?
antibiotics & succinylcholine
When administering water soluble drugs in neonates what is required of the dosing?
larger initial doses of water soluble drugs
What age does membrane permeability/ blood brain barrier improve?
age 2
Discuss protein binding in pediatrics
reduced total serum protein concentrations
more of the administered drug is free in the plasma to exert a clinical effect
reduced dosing may be needed for drugs
What drugs are effected by the protein binding changes in pediatrics?
lidocaine and alfentanil
barbiturates and local anesthetics
What is required of dosing in drugs that are protein bound? Drug examples?
reduced dosing may be needed
barbiturates and local anesthetics
In general what do hepatic enzymes do to metabolize medications?
convert medications from a lesser polar state (lipid soluble) to a more polar, water soluble compound
What is hepatic metabolism like in neonates?
reduced in neonates
reduced ability to break down medications from a lipid soluble state to a more polar water soluble compound for excretion
Describe the ability to metabolize a conjugate medication as a neonate ages
the ability to metabolize a conjugate medication improves with age with both increased enzyme activity and increased delivery of drugs to the liver
Describe renal function in pediatrics
renal function is less efficient than in adults
incomplete glomerular development
low perfusion pressure
inadequate osmotic load
GFR and tubular function develop rapidly in first few months of life
What drugs have a prolonged elimination half-life in neonates?
amnioglycosides and cephalosporins have a prolonged elimination half life in neonates
Describe the concentration of inhaled anesthetics in the alveoli in pediatrics
the concentration of inhaled anesthetics in the alveoli increase more rapidly with decreasing age
infants> children> adults
What is a serious complication of inhalation agents and pediatrics?
overdose can occur quickly
Describe the inhalation agent sequence in pediatrics
more rapid inhalation induction
excretion and recovery of inhaled anesthetics is more rapid
What are the determinates of the wash-in of inhalation agents
inspired concentration
alveolar ventilation
functional residual capacity
cardiac output
solubility
alveolar to venous partial pressure gradient
What is the relationship between solubility and wash-in of an inhalation agent?
wash-in is inversely related to the blood solubility
List the inhalation agents from lowest blood solubility to highest blood solubility
N20
desflurane
sevoflurane
isoflurane
halothane
Describe the physiological components that allow a faster wash in for pediatrics
increased respiratory rate
decreased FRC
increased cardiac output distribution to vessel rich groups
What do increased respiratory rate, decreased FRC and an increase in CO cause?
they result in a rapid RISE (wash in) in alveolar anesthetic concentration that rapidly equilibrates with blood concentrations
What does N20 allow for in inhalation inductions?
2nd gas effect will speed induction further
What are other possible explanations of wash in with pediatrics?
cerebral mutation
age related differences in blood-gas parition coefficients
state of hydration/dehydration
type of anesthesia circuit
vaporizer design
Why is there an increased risk of overdose with pediatric and inhalation agents?
faster induction + immature cardiac development
What is very sensitive to volatiles in pediatrics? Why?
blood pressure
lack compensatory mechanisms
immature myocardium
reduced calcium stores
How does MAC change with age?
infants have a higher MAC than noted in older children or adults
Describe the relationship of NDMRs and volatiles?
all potentiate the actions of NDMRs
What is MAC of sevo in an neonate?
3.2
What is the MAC of sevo in an infant?
3.2
WHat is the MAC of sevo in a child
2.5
What is the MAC of iso in a neonate?
1.6
What is the MAC of Iso in an infant?
1.8
What is the MAC of iso in a child?
1.4
What is the MAC of des in a neonate?
9.2
What is the MAC of des in an infant?
10
What is the MAC of des in an child?
8.2
What is the peak MAC age?
peaks around 3 months of age
What is stage 1 of anethesia?
stage of analgesia or disorientation
from beginning of induction of general anesthesia to loss of consciousness
What is stage 2 of anesthesia?
stage of excitement or delirium
from the loss of consciousness to onset of automatic breathing
eyelash reflex will disappear but other reflexes remain intact and coughing, vomiting and struggling may occur; respiration can be irregular with breath-holding
What is the first plane of stage 3?
From the onset of automatic respiration to cessation of eyeball movements
eyelid reflex is lost, swallowing reflex disappears, marked eyeball movement may occur but conjunctival reflex is lost at the bottom of the plane
What is the 3rd stage of anesthesia called?
surgical anesthesia
from onset of autonomic respiration to respiratory paralysis
Divided into 4 planes
What is the second plane during stage 3 of anesthesia?
from cessation of eyeball movements to beginning of paralysis of intercostal muscles
laryngeal reflex is lost although inflammation of the upper respiratory tract increases reflex irritability, corneal reflex disappears
What is the third plane of stage 3 anesthesia?
from beginning to completion of intercostal muscle paralysis
diaphragmatic respiration persists but there is progressive intercostal paralysis, pupils dilate and light reflex is abolished
laryngeal reflex lost in plane 2 can still be initiated by painful stimuli
What is the desired stage of anesthesia when muscle relaxation is not used?
stage 3 plane 3
What is plane 4 of stage 3 anesthesia?
from complete intercostal paralysis to diaphragmatic paralysis
What is stage 4 anesthesia?
anesthetic overdose causing medullary paralysis and vasomotor collapse
What is commonly used in pediatrics to inhalation induction? why?
nitrous oxide
enhances the rate of uptake into the alveoli (2nd gas effect)
What does nitrous oxide add during maintenance?
analgesia and amnesia during maintenance
What is nitrous oxide’s MAC and blood gas coefficient?
odorless, insoluble
blood gas coefficient 0.47
MAC 104%
What does the anesthetic implication of a low blood: gas coefficient ?
Nitrous is 0.47
Fi/FA therefore, its is not soluble into the blood and will cross the BBB quicker leading to a faster onset
When is nitrous oxide contraindicated?
pnemothorax, necrotizing entercolitis, bowel obstructions
How long does 70% N2o take to double the size of a pneumothorax?
12 minutes
What N2O cause?
PONV
What is the 2nd gas effect?
Dalton’s Law of Partial pressure
The total pressure of a gas is equal to the sum of the pressures of the individual gases in a mixture
Name the characteristics of Sevoflurane (5)
least irritating to the airway of VA
dose related depression in RR and TV
common to being with N2o then add sevoflurane in stepwise fashion
single vital capacity breath induction
high temperature gas mixtures, low fresh gas flow rates <2L/min and use of CO2 absorbers contain barium hydroxide or soda lime can increase the production of compound A
What is the BG coefficient of sevo?
0.68
What is the BG coefficient of isoflurane?
1.43
What are the characteristics of iso? (4)
slower and more pungent (major disadvantage)
appropriate to use in pediatrics, especially after inhalation induction
potentiates NDMRs to a greater extent than sevoflurane or desflurane
least costly inhalation agent
When would Iso be a good anesthetic for a case?
Possibly prevents seizures
What is the blood gas coefficient of desflurane?
smallest blood/gas coefficient
0.42
Describe characteristics of desflurane (4)
most pungent, causes airway irriation
(50% incidence of laryngospasm if used during induction)
better use is maintenance
use with LMA is controversial
emergence is rapid
Why does propofol require higher doses in children?
due to the increased volume of distribution
How is the half life of propofol in pediatrics compared to adults?
elimination 1/2 life is shorter
How is the plasma clearance of propofol in pediatrics compared to adults?
higher rates of plasma clearnance
Describe 2 characteristics of propofol
highly lipophilic and distributes rapidly from plasma to peripheral tissues
How long is propofol good for?
expires in 6hours
What is the dose of propofol for IV inductions in children?
1-3 mg/kg
What is the dose of propofol for TIVA infusion in children?
25mcg-200mcg/kg/min
At what does is intraoperative monitoring effected with propofol infusion?
<120-130mcg/kg/min
What is the mechanism of action of propofol?
presumed to exert its sedative hypnotic effects through an interaction with GABA, the principle inhibitory neurotransmitter in the CNS
How does propofol effect the CV system?
produces decrease in systemic vascular resistance and systolic BP
may produce profound hypotension in critically ill infants
What can propofol cause critically ill infants
may produce profound hypotension
What does propofol cause on injection?
pain
What does propofol help with?
decreases PONV
Describe propofol’s effect on the ventilation
produces dose-dependent depression of ventilation
What is the oral dose of ketamine?
6-10mg/kg
What is the IM induction dose of ketamine?
5-10mg/kg