Pediatrics Flashcards
Classification

Airway anatomy – Key differences between adult and pediatric airway

Best way to alleviate airway obstruction in newborn
Towell under shoulders, lift chin to ceiling. Possible slight extension of neck

Differences in respiratory system of the infant vs. adult
Benefit from CPAP oxygenation

Algorithm for upper respiratory infection

What is main determinate for cardiac output up to age 2?
Heart rate
Cardiovascular changes in infants vs. adults?

Renal changes in infants vs. adults?

Main differences of GI in infants?

Hepatic changes in the infant?
Phase 2 is premature

Normal hematocrit full term, 3 months, and 6 months?

Anesthetic plan consideration
Get on thier level!

The Three Most Important Stress Sources For Kids

Preop medication for infants/children

Dose for oral clonidine
4mcg/kg
Tastes better
Dose for oral Midazolam
0.5mg/kg
Nasty taste
NPO Guidelines

Pediatric IV’s

What is EMLA cream?

Pediatric setup
22 guage inch and half needle for IM

Laryngeal mask sizing

Endotracheal Tubes Used in Infants and Children

Distance for Insertion of an Endotracheal Tube by Patient Age

Cuffed vs. Uncuffed ETT

Advantages of Cuffed ETT

Pierre-Robin Syndrome

Treacher Collins Syndrome

Factors Influencing Choice of Technique

Induction - Inhalation

Induction - Intravenous

Dose of muscle relaxants

Vitals - Neonate

Vitals - 12 months

Vitals - 3 years

Vitals - 12 years

Complications and treatment of laryngospasm

Wong-Baker Faces Pain Rating Scale


Difficult Airway Management

Unexpected Difficult Pediatric Airway

Unexpected Difficult Pediatric Flowchart

Pediatric Tylenol dose

Pediatric Morphine dose

Regional anesthesia - Caudal epidural block

PEDIATRIC SPINAL DOSING

Acute Epiglottitis

