Pharmacologic Management of Pt Behavior Flashcards
Advanced behavior guidance techniques.
Protective stabilization
Sedation
General Anesthesia
Benzodiazepine antagonist
Flumazenil
Flumazenil route of administration.
IV
Types of Benzodiazepines
Midazolam
Diazepam
Types of Narcotics for Sedation
Meperidine
Sufentanil
Narcotic antagonist
Naloxone
Naloxone route of administration
IV or IM
Class 0 tonsils
Surgically removed
Class 1 tonsils
Hidden within the tonsillar pillars.
Class 2 tonsils
Extend to the tonsillar pillars
Class 3 tonsils
Extend beyond the pillars.
Class 4 tonsils
Extend to midline
Sedation contraindications
- ASA III or greater
- Pt who can be managed with basic behavior management
- Extensive tx plan
- Recent illness
Complications of sedation
- Airway obstruction
- Seizures
- Allergic reactions
- Failure to sedate
Why no food or drink prior to sedation?
Can vomit and aspirate it causing aspiration pneumonia, or can get laryngospasm (where vocal cords shut and you can’t breathe).
Fasting period for clear liquids.
2 hours before sedation.
Light meal consists of what?
Toast and clear liquids.
Fasting period for breast milk.
4 hours
Fasting period for infant formula, nonhuman milk, and light meals.
6 hours
After the appt, how often should the parent check on breathing and the airway?
Every 3-5 minutes.