Pediatrics I Flashcards
Premature
< 37 weeks gestation
Low Birth Weight
< 2,500g
Very-Low Birth Weight
< 1,500g
Extremely-Low Birth Weight
< 1,000g
Pediatric Airway Differences
Larger tongue in proportion to oral cavity → easy obstruction
Narrow nasal passages
↑salivary secretions
Large tonsils & adenoids
Larynx
- Higher, more cephalad (neonates to 2yo)
- Anterior
- C3-C4
- Oblong/football shaped
Epiglottis narrow omega shaped & angled away (more difficult to lift)
Vocal cords lower, more caudad attachment anterior → difficult to pass ETT twist
Trachea shorter 4-5cm (infant)
Subglottic = narrowest portion
- Funnel shaped
Subglottic Stenosis
90% acquired results from ETT & prolonged intubation
Often requires smaller ETT placement
Tracheal Stenosis
Often occurs at carina
Creates additional resistance to ETT
Tracheobronchomalacia
Intrathoracic airway collapses during exhalation
PEEP or CPAP helpful to stent airway open
Surfactant Production
Begins b/w 23-34 weeks
Inadequate concentration until 36 weeks post-conception
Type 1 Muscle Fibers
Low numbers 10-25%
- Marathon muscles
- Slow twitch muscles
- Used for prolonged activity
- Do not develop adequate type 1 fibers until >6-8 mos
↓muscle strength → fatigue
Apnea risk
Chest Wall
Horizontal & pliable
Minimal vertical movement ↓lung expansion room
Vaginal Squeeze
Approximately 90mL or 30mL/kg fluid forced from lungs
Compression relieved after delivery & air sucked into lungs
C-section infants more residual fluid in lungs
Oxygen Consumption
↑2-3x
6-10mL/kg/min
Respiratory System
↓FRC ↑closing capacity
Immature hypoxia & hypercapnia drive
↑metabolic rate ↑CO2 ↑RR
Premature infant response to hypoxia?
Initially ↑ventilation
After several minutes (fatigue)
↓minute ventilation → bradycardia or apnea
Decreased ventilatory response to hypothermia & carbon dioxide
What are increased risks associated with premature infants in the postop period?
↑hypoxia, hypercapnia, & apnea risks
What factors contribute to premature infants risks?
Immature respiratory control system
Immature intercostal & diaphragmatic muscles
BPD
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
Chronic lung disease that occurs in neonates who survive severe lung disease
BPD Cause
Uncertain
Potentially r/t ↑end-inspiratory lung volumes & frequent collapse & re-opening alveoli
Oxygen toxicity, barotrauma (PPV), inflammation, ETT intubation, premature lungs
BPD S/S
Hypoxia Lower airway obstruction Air trapping CO2 retention Atelectasis Bronchiolitis Bronchopneumonia
BPD Treatment
4-6mL/kg TV ↑RR PEEP Minimize FiO2 ICU therapy ↑calories to meet energy demand d/t WOB, respiratory support, diuretics, bronchodilation, & alternative ventilation support (ECMO or HFOV)
RDS
Respiratory distress syndrome
Breathing disorder that affects newborns
Common in premature infants born < 34 weeks (6 weeks early)
Apnea inversely r/t _____
Post-conceptual age
= conceptual age + post-natal age
= 23&6 + dol 138
= 45 weeks corrected
RDS Cause
2° lack surfactant production
Results in airway collapse w/ hypoxia
RDS Complications
Treatment → BPD Anemia Apnea history Residual chronic respiratory disease Impaired gas exchange Prolonged ventilation history Residual subglottic stenosis d/t long-term ETT
Apneic Episodes
> 15 seconds
→ bradycardia & desaturations
Central Apnea
Failure to breath
Obstructive Apnea
Failure to maintain patent airway