Pediatric Pharmacology & Trauma - Quiz 4 Flashcards
How is Drug Absorption in the Neonate different from Infants, Children, & Adults?
Less Acidic pH
Slower Gastric Emptying & Transit
What influences IV Drug Distribution?
Protein Binding
RBC Binding
Tissue Volumes, Solubility, & Blood Flow
What are the characteristics of Protein Binding in the Neonate?
Less Plasma Proteins & Less Protein Affinity = Larger Volume Distribution
What is the Physiologic Nadir of Hemoglobin?
When infants have anemia 3-6 months after birth where fetal Hgb is eliminated & a slow production of RBCs begin
Why might the Neonate need more Higher per kg drug doses than the Child or Adult?
Neonates have more tissue volume –>
Total Body Water
ECF
Blood Volume
Why are many drug concentrations higher in the Infant’s Brain than the Adult’s Brain?
Immature BBB = Easier Lipid Drug Diffusion
Rate of Entry = Blood FLow
Infant Brain gets a lot of Cardiac Ouput
How does the Neonate’s smaller Muscle Mass & Fat stores affect drug distribution?
Less Uptake to Inactive Sites & Higher Plasma Volumes of the Drug
Why is Postnatal age more important in regards to the Ability to Metabolize Drugs?
Drug metabolism develops to the same degree in the same time period after birth
What are some examples of R>L Shunt?
Tetralogy of Fallot
Transposition of Great Arteries
Tricuspid Atresia
Total Anomalous Pulm. Venous Return
At what age does the Renal Clearance of drugs reach Adult Values?
3 Months of Age
Since Tidal Volume is constant througout life, what Respiratory aspect contributes to Infants having a more rapid Uptake of Inhaled Anesthetics?
Infants have higher Alveolar Ventilation in relation to FRC of 5:1 versus 1.4:1 for Adults
Which Inhaled Anesthetics have more effect on Shunting?
Insoluble Agents - Sevo & N2O
How does R>L Shunting affect Inhaled Anesthetic Uptake?
Slow On & Slow Off
How does L>R Shunting affect Inhaled Anesthetic Uptake?
Depends on Shunt Size
Small (<50%) = No change
Large (>80%) = Faster Uptake
What are some examples of L>R Shunts?
Atrial Septal Defect
Ventricular Septal Defect
Patent Ductus Arteriosus
Blalock-Taussig
What is the relationship b/t MAC and Age?
MAC increases the 1st month of life, then starts to decrease after 6 months of life
How does the Neonate’s response to pain develop?
Reponse to pain diminshed in first week of life & matures rapidly in first few months
Why do Infants have Bradycardia, Hypotension, and Cardiac Arrest more than Adults during Induction?
Increased CV Sensitivity
Over-Pressuring of Gas
Limited Baroreceptor Reflex (Gas worsens this)
What are the CV affects of Halothane?
Dose-Dependent Cardiac Depression
↓PVR
Act as CC-Blocker
What are the initial signs of Halothane Overdose?
Bradycardia
Hypotension
Muffled Heart Tones
What are the CV Effects of Isoflurane?
Direct Negative Inotrope
(but less than Halothane)
↓↓↓PVR
Why isn’t Isoflurane used for Inhaled Induction?
Pungent Smell & Airway Irritation
Why might Sevo be used rather than Isoflurane or Halothane?
Less Soluble –> Rapid Wash In
&
More CV Stable w/ less Dysrhythmias
How does adding N2O to Sevo affect the MAC in Adults vs Kids 1-3 years old?
Adults: N2O decreases MAC Proportionately
Kids (1-3): N2O decreases MAC by only 25%
Why is Desflurane not used for Kids?
Pungent
Airway Irritant
↑Laryngospasm Risk
Emergence Delirium
CV Stable, but ↓SVR
What is the Inhaled Induction Method w/ Sevo?
- Start w/ O2/N2O @ 2L/4L
- Then Sevo @ 8% until Deep enough for IV
When does separation anxiety begin, warranting the use of Pre-Op Versed?
> 9 months
What is the pediatric dose for Oral Versed?
0.5 - 1 mg/kg
15-30 min. Onset
What is the pediatric dose for Intranasal Versed?
0.2 - 0.3 mg/kg
Onset: 1 min
Peak @ 10 min.
What is the pediatric dose for IV Versed?
0.1 mg/kg
What is dose of Thiopental for Neonates?
3 mg/kg
What is Thiopental dose for Infants & Children?
5 - 7 mg/kg
What is the Thiopental dose for Adults?
3 -5 mg/kg up to 10 mg/kg d/t rapid redistribution
What is the ED50 for Propofol in Infants?
3 mg/kg
What is the ED50 of Propofol for Older Children?
2.4 mg/kg
What is the Pediatric dose for IV Ketamine?
2 mg/kg
What is the Pediatric dose for IM Ketamine?
3-6 mg/kg
Ketamine has potent analgesic properties for skin, muscle, and bone, but NOT for what?
Viscera
What should be given along with Ketamine for its side effects?
Antisialogogue - for increased salivation
&
Versed - for hallucinations
How do Neonates respond to Narcotics?
More Sensitive
More Toxic
Respiratory Depression
What is the Pediatric dose for Morphine?
0.05 - 0.1 mg/kg
Morphine has a longer half life in Neonates, what is the Elimination half-life?
Up to 14 hours
How much Protein Binding of Morphine is there in the Neonate vs. the Adult?
Neonate: 18-22%
Adult: 30-35%
What is the Pediatric dose for Fentanyl?
1 - 5 mcg/kg
What is the concern when giving Fentanyl to Premature Infants?
Clearance is Markedly Reduced
(Up to 32 Hour Half-Life)
What is the Pediatric Infusion Dose for Remifentanil?
0.02 - 2 mcg/kg/min
Onset: 1 min
Half-Life: 9 min
Why is a Bolus IV Dose of Remifentanil rarely used?
Profound Bradycardia & Asystole
Why are Anticholinergics used in the Pediatric Population?
Protect Against Cholinergic Challenge - Prevent Bradycardia
Inhibit Secretions
Why is Bradycardia such a big concern in the Pediatric Population?
Neonates are born w/ a fully developed PNS
The SNS does NOT fully develop until 3-6 months of age
What is the Pediatric dose for Atropine?
10 - 20 mcg/kg
Onset: 1 min
Duration: 30 - 60 min
What is the main reason why Atropine is used in Pediatrics?
Prevent Bradycardia > Antisiologogue effects