Pediatric Respiratory Wrap Up, GI, & Ortho Surgery - Quiz 3 Flashcards
When are Tonsillectomies & Adenoidectomies (T&As) indicated?
Upper Airway Obstruction
Hypertrophy
Chronic URIs
OSA
What analgesics are used for T&As?
Morphine 0.1 mg/kg
&
Fentanyl 1-2 mcg/kg
(1/2 dose for OSA)
What is the Pediatric Decadron dose for T&As?
0.3 - 1 mg/kg
When can Post T&A bleeding occur?
Early: <24 hrs
&
Delayed/Secondary: 24hrs - 3wks…Peaks @ Day 7
What is the treatment for Post T&A bleeding?
Surgical Packing or Suturing
What increases the risk for Post T&A Bleeding?
Inflammation
Infection
Pre-Op NSAIDs
Coagulopathy
What are some causes of Post T&A Bleeding?
Inadequate Hemostasis
Major Vessel Injury
Thrombocytopathies
↑Fibrinolysis
How is Post T&A bleeding prevented?
Tonsilar Capsule Dissection
Meticulous Hemostasis
Avoid Sx during/after Acute Inflammation / Infection
Avoid Blind Suctioning
Avoid NSAIDs
What are symptoms of Post T&A Bleed?
Hypovolemia
Anemia
Agitation
Shock
Blood in Stomach
What induction meds shoud be available for intubating w/ Post T&A Bleed?
Ketamine
Etomidate
Propofol
Rocuronium
Sux
Atropine
What intubation supplies should be available for a Post T&A Bleed?
Suction x2
Blades/Handles x2
Multi-Stylet Cuffed ETT
Experienced Help
What is Choanal Atresia?
Occlusion of one or both Posterior Nares commonly r/t Craniosynostosis
How is Unilaterial Choanal Atresia detected?
Intractable Unilateral Nasal Drainage
How is Choanal Atresia treated?
Surgical Correction or Trach w/in first few days of life
How should kids w/ Choanal Atresia be Intubated?
Awake w/ Oral RAE Tube
What is the Post-Op management for Choanal Atresia Surgery?
Close Monitoring in ICU especially w/ Stent Placement
What is Gastroschisis?
Anterior Abd. Wall defect to the right of the Umbilical Cord.
Bowel has NO SAC & is exposed, matted, thickened, & covered in Inflammatory Coating
Usually an Isolated Lesion
What problems does Gastroschisis cause?
Malabsorption
Peritonitis
ECF & Heat Loss
Which part of the GI Tract does Gastroschisis affect?
Large & Small Intestines
What causes Gastroschisis?
Vascular Event
Abnormal Omphalomesenteric Artery or Right Umbilical Vein
Young Maternal Smoking/ETOH
How can Gastroschisis be diagnosed?
Ultrasound
↑Maternal Alpha Fetoprotein
What is an Omphalocele?
Central Defect of Umbilical Ring/Base
Abd. contents & Umbilical are WITHIN A SAC
Associated w/ Other Problems
How big is the Fascial Defect for an Omphalocele?
> 4cm
Less than 4cm = Umbilical Hernia
What abdominal contents are inside the Omphalocele Sac?
Stomach
Large & Small Intestine
Liver
Why does an Omphalocele form?
In a Fetus, the midgut starts to herniate at wk 7
By wk 12 it should start going back into the abd. cavity, but doesnt, forming an Omphalocele
With an Omphalocele, there are high incidences of other problems. What are they?
Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome
Reiger Syndrome
Prune Belly Syndrome
Trisomy 13, 15, 18, 21
Cardiac Problems
What is Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome?
Overgrowth of various body parts
What is the Survival Rate of having an Omphalocele with & without a Heart Defect?
With: 20%
Without: 70%
How is an Omphalocele treated?
Primary surgical closure of peritoneal cavity if guts can fit in abd. cavity
or
Paint & Wait (w/ Abx) until gut can fit
What are signs that indicate a Primary Omphalocele closure to be unsafe?
Intra-Abdominal Pressure > 20 mmHg
> 4 mmHg CVP Increase
EtCO2 > 50 mmHg
Peak Pressures > 35 cm H2O
What Maintenance fluid should be used for an Omphalocele closure?
D5 0.2%NS or D10 0.2%NS
How much fluid should be replaced for an Omphalacele Closure?
2-4x Maintenance w/ Isotonic Fluid or 8-15 mL/kg/hr
&
1-2 mL/kg/hr Urine Output
What are the Post-Op complications for an Omphalocele Closure?
Pneumonia
Necrotizing Enterocolitis
Renal Insufficiency
Abdominal Wall Breakdown
GERD
What is a Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia?
Diaphragm defect r/t Polyhydramnios that lets abd. organs herniate into thoracic cavity
What are the Anomalies that are associated w/ a Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia?
Gut Malrotation
CV Problems
CNS Problems
GI & GU Problems
What are the Most common types of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernias?
Posterolateral > Para-Esophageal > Anteromedial