Pediatrics Flashcards
What does sunken frontanelles indicate?
Dehydration
What does bulging frontanelles indicate?
Increased intracranial pressure
What three things make of the pediatric assessment triangle?
Appearance
Breathing
Circulation
What is acrocyanosis?
Cyanosis of hands and feet
Normal finding younger than 2 months when cold
What does weak central pulses indicate?
Significant hypotension and de compensated shock
What is the formula for selecting ET tube size for peds?
(Age ➗ 4) ➕ 4
Or
(Age ➕ 16) ➗ 4
What is the energy setting for synchronized cardioversion for peds?
.5-1 joules/kg
Repeat at 2 joules/kg as needed
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Adenosine dose
.1mg/kg
Second dose .2mg/kg
Up to 6mg
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amiodarone dose
5mg/kg
Max 15mg/kg
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Atropine dose
.02mg/kg
Max 1mg for child 2mg for adolescent
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Dopamine dose
2-20 mcg/kg/min tiltrated to effect
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Epinephrine 1:10,000 dose
.01 mg/kg
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Glucose dose
.5-1 g/kg
5%: 10-20 ml/kg
10%: 5-10 ml/kg
25%: 2-4 ml/kg
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Lidocaine dose
1 mg/kg
Max of 100mg
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Naloxone dose
.1 mg/kg
Max of 2mg