Peds/Neos Flashcards
Age Ranges
Neos: 0-28 Days
Infant: 28d - 1yr
Toddler: 1-2
Child: 2yr
Weight Equation
(2 x Age) + 8
Tube Size and Depth
(Age + 16) / 4
Diameter x 3
Blood Pressure Formulas
Systolic: 90 + (2 x Age)
Diastolic: 2/3 x Systolic
Hypotensive: 70 + (2 x Age)
Definitions of Pediatric
Peds Pulseless: Less than 8yo or signs of puberty
– Peds Equipment: Less than 12 or 40Kg
Peds Trauma: Less than 15
Pediatric Milestones
2m - Head
4m - Shoulders and turn over
6m - To knees and crawl
8m-1yr - To feet and walk
Peds Rule of 9s
Head is 18%
Legs are 13.5%
Peds tube size question w/ borderline size
Size 5
Pedi Equipment Size
(Age+16)/4 = ETT
ETT x 3 = Depth
ETT x 2 = OG/NG/Foley
ETT x 4 = Chest Tube
Pedi Glucose Dosing
Neonate – D10 – 5ml/Kg
Infant / Toddler – D25 – 2ml/Kg
Child or older – D50 0 1mL/Kg
Does Meconium ALWAYS have to be suctioned?
No
Number one cause of newborn seizures
Hypoglycemia
Narrowest Part of Pedi Airway
Cricoid Ring
Umbilical Circulation
2 Veins tpo baby, one artery to mom
Order of suctioning
Mouth then nose
