Pediatrics Flashcards

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What does sunken frontanelles indicate?

A

Dehydration

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What does bulging frontanelles indicate?

A

Increased intracranial pressure

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What three things make of the pediatric assessment triangle?

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Appearance
Breathing
Circulation

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3
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What is acrocyanosis?

A

Cyanosis of hands and feet

Normal finding younger than 2 months when cold

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What does weak central pulses indicate?

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Significant hypotension and de compensated shock

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What is the formula for selecting ET tube size for peds?

A

(Age ➗ 4) ➕ 4

Or

(Age ➕ 16) ➗ 4

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What is the energy setting for synchronized cardioversion for peds?

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.5-1 joules/kg

Repeat at 2 joules/kg as needed

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PEDS

Adenosine dose

A

.1mg/kg
Second dose .2mg/kg
Up to 6mg

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PEDS

amiodarone dose

A

5mg/kg

Max 15mg/kg

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PEDS

Atropine dose

A

.02mg/kg

Max 1mg for child 2mg for adolescent

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PEDS

Dopamine dose

A

2-20 mcg/kg/min tiltrated to effect

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PEDS

Epinephrine 1:10,000 dose

A

.01 mg/kg

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PEDS

Glucose dose

A

.5-1 g/kg

5%: 10-20 ml/kg
10%: 5-10 ml/kg
25%: 2-4 ml/kg

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PEDS

Lidocaine dose

A

1 mg/kg

Max of 100mg

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PEDS

Naloxone dose

A

.1 mg/kg

Max of 2mg

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What is the formula for normal systolic BP for peds?

A

(Age X 2) +90

16
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What is the formula for low systolic BP for peds?

A

(Age X 2) + 70

17
Q

What are the eye opening ratings for pediatric glasgow coma score?

A

4: eyes respond spontaneously
3: eyes respond to speech
2: eyes respond to to pain
1: no response

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Q

What are the verbal ratings for the pediatric glasgow coma score?

A

5: smiles, orients to sound, interactive
4: cries but consolable, inappropriate interaction
3: inconsistently inconsolable, moaning
2: inconsolable, agitated
1: no response

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What are the motor ratings of the pediatric glasgow coma score?

A

6: infant moves spontaneously
5: infant withdraws from touch
4: infant withdraws from pain
3: abnormal flexion to pain (decorticate)
2: abnormal extension to pain (decerebrate)
1: no motor response

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What is the formula for normal systolic BP for pediatrics?

A

(Age ✖️ 2) ➕ 90

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What is the formula for low systolic BP for pediatrics?

A

(Age ✖️ 2) ➕ 70

22
Q

What are four signs of meningitis?

A

Fever
AMS
Irritability
Neck pain

23
Q

What is Neisseria meningitidis?

A

Highly contagious and infectious meningitis

24
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What are signs of Neisseria meningitidis?

A

Tiny red spots (petechiae)

Large purple rash