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There is a large volume of distribution for

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water soluble medications (higher TBW)

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______ Vd of fat-soluble drugs occurs in pediatrics

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decreased

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Children have altered and reduced

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protein binding- increases free fraction of medications

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Children have an immature

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blood brain barrier

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Children have longer

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half-lives (secondary to immature hepatic/renal function)

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Pediatric dosing is typically based on a

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per kilogram recommendation

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Weight can be roughly estimated by the following:

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50th percentile weight (kg)= (Age x2) + 9

<1: age (mo)/2+ 4

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Regarding volume of distribution, neonates have a

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proportionately higher total water content 70-75% (adult is 50-60%)
reduced % of fat
reduced amounts of lean muscle mass
-these differences result in a ECF volume of distribution proportionately HIGHER than that of an adult

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There is an increased Vd of ________

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water-soluble drugs (related to higher total water content)

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The increased Vd of water-soluble drugs is due to

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  • larger initial doses of water-soluble drugs are required
  • potentially delayed excretion
  • succinylcholine, bupivacaine, many antibiotics
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There is a decreased Vd of

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fat soluble drugs (related to decreased fat & muscle mass)

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With fat-soluble drugs, there is an

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increased duration of action because there is less tissue mass into which the drug can distribute
-thiopental, fentanyl

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Decreased Vd of fat soluble drugs is improved by age 2 related to

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improved BBB

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Membrane permeability is ______ in the newborn

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HIGH

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There is reduced total

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serum protein concentrations

leading to more of the administered drug free in the plasma to exert a clinical effect (e.g. lidocaine & alfentanil)

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In regards to protein binding, _______ may be needed for drugs such as barbiturates and local anesthetics

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reduced dosing

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Hepatic enzymes usually convert medications from a

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less polar state (lipid soluble) to a more polar, water-soluble compound
in general this ability is reduced in neonates

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The ability to metabolize a conjugate medication improves with

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age with both increased enzyme activity and increased delivery of drugs to the liver

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_________ have a prolonged elimination half-life in neonates

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aminoglycosides & cephalosporins

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_______ develops rapidly in first few months of life

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GFR & tubular function

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Renal function is______

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less efficient than in adults

-incomplete glomerular development, low perfusion pressure, and inadequate osmotic load

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The concentration of inhaled anesthetics in the alveoli

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increase more rapidly with decreasing age: infants>children>adults

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In pediatrics, the inhalation induction is

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more rapid

overdose occurs quickly and is leading cause of serious complications

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Excretion and recovery of inhaled anesthetics is

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more rapid

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Determinates of the wash-in of inhalational agents includes
inspired concentration alveolar ventilation functional residual capacity cardiac output solubility- wash-in is inversely related to the blood solubility alveolar to venous partial pressure gradient
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In regards to inhalational anesthetics, the pediatric population has:
increased respiratory rate (higher minute ventilation) decreased FRC increased cardiac output distribution to vessel-rich groups*****
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It is popular to use
N2O to allow for 2nd gas effect that will speed induction further
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Possible explanations for the increased induction speed include
``` cerebral maturation age-related differences in blood-gas partition coefficients state of hydration/dehydration type of anesthesia circuit vaporizer design ```
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Faster induction + immature cardiac development equals
INCREASED risk of overdose
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Blood pressure is VERY sensitive to volatiles because
- lack compensatory mechanisms - immature myocardium - reduced calcium stores
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MAC changes with age:
infants have a higher MAC than noted in older children or adults peaks around 3 months of age
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Inhalation anesthetics potentiate the actions of
NDMRS
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Describe the stages of anesthesia:
Stage I: disorientation Stage II: excitement or delirium Stage III: surgical anesthesia; plane III: this was the desired plane for surgery when muscle relaxants were not used Stage IV: overdose
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Nitrous oxide is commonly used in pediatrics to
facilitate inhalation induction - enhances the rate of uptake of inhaled anesthetics into the alveoli (2nd gas effect) - analgesia and amnesia during maintenance
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The blood/gas partition coefficient and MAC of nitrous oxide is
0.47 | 104%
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Nitrous oxide is contraindicated in
pneumothorax, necrotizing enterocolitis, bowel obstructions, etc. may contribute to PONV
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N2O doubles the size of a pneumothorax in
12 minutes
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The 2nd gas effect relates to
Dalton's law of partial pressure
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The agent of choice for inhalation inductions is
sevoflurane | least irritating to the airway of the inhaled anesthetics
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The blood gas solubility of sevoflurane is
0.68
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The following can increase the production of Compound A:
high temperature as mixtures low fresh gas flow rates <2L/min use of Co2 absorbers containing barium hydroxide or soda lime
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With sevoflurane there is a
dose related depression in RR & TV
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The blood gas coefficient of isoflurane is
1.43
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Pertinent info regarding isoflurane includes
slower & more pungent (major disadvantage) appropriate to use in pediatrics, especially after inhalation induction potentiates NDMR to a greater extent than sevoflurane or desflurane least costly inhalation agent
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The blood gas coefficient of desflurane is
0.42
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Pertinent info regarding desflurane includes
``` most pungent, causes airway irritation (50% incidence of laryngospasm if used during induction) better use is maintenance use with LMA is controversial emergence is rapid ```
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Propofol is _____ liphophilic and distributes rapidly from plasma to peripheral tissues
highly
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Propofol requires _______ induction doses related to increased volume of distribution
larger
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The elimination half time of propofol is
shorter due to higher rates of plasma clearance
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Common IV induction for propofol is
1-3 mg/kg - pain on injection - associated with reduced PONV
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TIVA infusion of propofol is
25 mcg-200 mcg/kg/min | -intraoperative nerve monitoring: <120-130 mcg/kg/min.
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Propofol may produce
profound hypotension in critically ill infants****
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Ketamine causes a
dissociation of the cerebral cortex | analgesic & amnestic- commonly used in burns/dressing changes
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Side effects of ketamine include
secretions, vomiting, & hallucinations | -consider supplementing with glycopyrrolate 0.01 mg/kg IV to prevent excessive secretions
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Ketamine preserves
spontaneous respirations and aids to maintain a patent airway, however apnea & laryngospasm may still occur
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Ketamine dosages include
oral: 6-10 mg/kg sedation IM: 2-5 mg/kg IV induction: 1-2 mg/kg IM induction: 5-10 mg/kg
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Etomidate is not widely used in children because of
pain on injection, myoclonus, anaphylactoid reactions, and suppression of adrenal function
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Etomidate is a
hypnotic steroid-based induction agent
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Dose of etomidate is
0.2-0.3 mg/kg
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Main advantage & disadvantage of etomidate includes:
advantage: CV stability in hypovolemic patients disadvantage: adrenocortical suppression not well tolerated in critically ill children
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With opioids in pediatrics there are
more potent effects - considered to be a result of an immature blood brain barrier - increased sensitivity of the respiratory centers
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Describe the dose and use of morphine
dose 0.025-0.05 mg/kg IV histamine release hepatic conjugation is reduced renal clearance is decreased
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Fentanyl has a ______ duration of action
increased duration of action in high doses related to decreased fat/muscle neonates & preterm infants may metabolize fentanyl more slowly
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Describe the IV dose of fentanyl
0. 25-1 mcg/kg IV | 0. 5-2 mcg/kg/hr infusion
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With hydromorphone, patients with compromised renal function are at risk for
metabolite accumulation & neuroexcitatory symptoms (tremor, agitation, cognitive dysfunction)
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Naloxone may be used to
antagonize opioids | dose for reversal of opioid-induced respiratory depression is 0.25-0.5 mcg/kg, repeated doses until effect
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Describe midazolam doses:
0. 5 mg/kg PO (onset 20 minutes) 0. 2-0.3 mg/kg intranasal 0. 05 mg/kg IV (onset 5 minutes)
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Clonidine may be administered as an
oral premed at 4 mcg/kg (60-90 min onset) | may cause residual sedation postop
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Dexmedetomidine is useful for
sedation without respiratory depression | IV 0.25-1 mcg/kg over 10-15 minutes***
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Neonates have a _______ sensitivity to NMBDs
increased - reduction in release of acetylcholine and reduced muscle mass - fetal receptors have a greater opening time, allowing more sodium to enter the cell
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All muscle relaxants have a _____ onset
shorter onset because of faster circulation times | -may be difficult to monitor effects of relaxants with a peripheral nerve stimulator
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Describe the dose of succinylcholine for infants
infants require larger doses because of the increased ECF volume of distribution
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With succinylcholine, pediatrics are at increased risk for:
``` cardiac arrhythmias hyperkalemia rhabdomyolysis myoglobinuria masseter muscle spasm malignant hyperthermia ```
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If cardiac arrest occurs after succinylcholine administration, treat for
hyperkalemia*********
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______ should be given to prevent bradycardia
atropine 0.02 mg/kg IV/IM
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Non-depolarizing muscle relaxants have a much greater
variability with dose & response - immaturity of the nmj and increased extra-junctional receptors may result in increased sensitivity to drugs - immaturity of the hepatic system may result in prolonged duration of action required for the liver to metabolize
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For urgent or emergent reversal of large doses of rocuronium, the mean time to neuromuscular recovery is significantly faster with
sugammedex compared to spontaneous recovery with succinylcholine
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Caution with ketorolac is used in
impaired renal, increased risk of bleeding, impaired bone healing may be reserved for children >1 year
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Neonates have very low
glycogen stores & are prone to hypoglycemia during NPO & stress (such as periods of illness & surgery)
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symptoms of hypoglycemia include
jitteriness, convulsions, and apnea
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Acute hypoglycemia management includes
10% dextrose 1-2 mL/kg never administer bolus of D50% due to risk of vessel necrosis and higher osmolarity maintenance on supplemental IV dextrose infusions minimize preoperative fasting
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D50% is equal to
50 grams of dextrose per 100 mLs= 0.5 grams/mL
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To dilute D50% to D10% for PIV administration:
take 1 mL of D50% dilute into total of 5 mLs--> 0.1 gram/mL or D10%
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Describe epinephrine dose for resuscitation:
1 mcg/kg to treat hypotension IV; 10 mcg/kg for cardiac arrest repeated q3-5 as needed
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Describe atropine dose for resuscitation:
20 mcg/kg IV (for symptomatic bradycardia). max dose: 1 mg for child & 2 mg for adolescent

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