Pediatric Pre-operative Evaluation, Set-up and anesthetic induction Flashcards
What pediatric population has the highest rate of adverse events?
infants
List possible adverse events
bradycardia s/c to hypoxia and high VA concentrations
respiratory complications (bronchospasm, laryngospasm, apnea)
cardiac arrest (8/10 from hyperkalemia d/t transfusion)
medication related
equipment related (CVC insertion, pnemothorax, hemothorax)
What is the age of a newborn?
1-28 days
What is the age of an infant?
less then 1 year
what is the age of a small child?
2-5 years
What is the age of school aged children?
6-14 years
What ages are adolescents?
> 14 years- 18 years
Describe the stage of development for a 0-6month old
not usually upset by separation from parents
prolong separation may impair parent-child bonding
Describe the psychological aspect between 6 months and 4 years
separation anxiety, fear of hospitalization, may show regressive behavior
Describe the psychological aspect of school aged children
less upset by separation from parents
asks questions involved
wants choices, more concerned with surgical procedure and its possible affects on body image
Describe the psychological aspect of adolescents
fear the process of narcosis, the loss of control, walking up during surgery, and pain of surgery, value modesty, HCG testing in females
Describe the psychological aspect of parents
provide explanation of what to expect
What are two drugs where HCG testing in adolescents needs to be recongized?
aprepitant (4 weeks)
sugammedex (2 weeks)
When is it not approprirate to bring the parent back for inductions?
adeqaute preoperative sedation
the parent’s level of anxiety
language barrier
emergency RSI cases
anticipated difficult airway or unstable patient
pregnant mother (due to N20)
What are important aspects of the pre-op interview?
sources of information
NPO status
current weight
ausculation of the lungs and heart
evaluation of the airway, inquire about loose teeth
PMH, previous anesthetics, MH
recent URIs or fevers
cigaretter exposure in the home
possibility of pregnancy
allergies and current medications
What are the NPO guidelines?
clears- 2 hours
breast milk 4 hours
formula, non human milk, light meal 6 hours
fatty food 8 hours
Important history questions regarding patients age
gestational, conceptulal, birth history, maternnal pregnancy history
Important history questions regarding patients CNS
seizures, hydrocephalus, neuromuscular disorders, head trauma, autism
Important history questions regarding patients CV
murmur, cyanosis, dyspnea, sweating, hypertension, exercise tolerance, congential heart defects, indications for subacute bacterial endocarditis
Important history questions regarding patients respiratory status
prematurity, respiratory distress syndrome, apnea, recent respiratory infection (URI), cough, croup, asthma, cystic fibrosis, need for pre-op oxygen therapy
Important history questions regarding patients GI
NPO status
reflux
vomiting
diarrhea
liver
Important history questions regarding patients GU
renal failure, bladder surgery
Important history questions regarding patients endocrine
diabetes, thyroid, pituitary, adrenal steroid therapy
Important history questions regarding patients Hematology
anemia, bruising, bleeding, sickle cell
Important history questions regarding patients immunology
allergies, immunocompromised
Consider collecting a hemoglobin on
neonates, premature infants, cardiopulmonary disease, known hematologic dysfunction, and anticipated blood loss during the surgical procedure
What are irritable airways at an increased risk for?
laryngospams, bronchospasms, post-intubation croup, ateletasis, pneumonia, and desaturations
What should be considered in an child with an URI
LMA over an ETT
What are reasons to postpone surgery?
elective, febrile, elevated WBC, productive and purulent sputum, getting worse, acutely ill, malaise, tachypnea, wheezing
What are the increased risk of an URI with GA?
need for ETT
asthma reactive airway
tracheal mucocillary flow and pulmonary bactercidal activity is decreased by general anesthesia
PPV may help spread the infection from upper to lower airways