Peds Vitals/Equipment

Question 1

Pediatric Systolic BP

Answer 1

low: (2 x age) + 65
Norm: (2 x age) + 90

0-28dy >60
1-12mo >70
1-10yrs = 70 + (Age x 2)
>10yrs = >90

Question 2

Pediatric ET tube

Answer 2

(age/4) + 4 = uncuffed
((age/4) + 4) - 0.5 = cuffed

or 5th finger size

Neonate uncuffed

Question 3

Pediatric Blade size

Answer 3

MILLER
premature = 00
neonate = 0
1 month to 2 years =1
2–6 years = 2
6–12 years = 2
12 years = 2–3

(2 blade at 2 y/o, 3 at third grade 9y/o)

Question 4

Pediatric ETT depth

Answer 4

depth from lower lip (cm) = age/2 + 12 (oral intubation)

OR

3 x uncuffed ET tube

Question 5

Pediatric Chest Tube

Answer 5

Chest Tube (max) = 4 x ETT

Question 6

Pediatric NG, OG, Foley

Answer 6

NG, OG, foley = 2 x ETT

Question 7

Neonate Vent Settings

Answer 7

FiO2 100%–> wean
PEEP 4-5
TV 8-10cc/kg
RR 25-35
I-time 0.5s