Pediatrics Flashcards

1
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Perioperative fluid management in pediatrics

A

20-40 ml/kg of isotonic fluid in 2-4 hours.

<6 months: glucose containing fluids

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2
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Spinal cord level

A

L3

Dural sac S3

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3
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CSF VOLUME IN INFANTS

A

3ml/kg

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4
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Post intubation croup

A

> uncuffed tubes
down sx
Clinical croup score moderate : nebulized racemic epinephrine 0.5ml (2.5%) diluted in 3-5 ml saline 5-10 min -4-5 hours of monitoring

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5
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Hypothermia

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Mechanism : non-shivering thermogenesis
Brown fat
Uncoupling of mitochondria oxidative phosphorylation =heat + ketones =metabolic acidosis

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