Random Anesthesia Facts

Question 1

How to size tube diameter for pediatric patient

Answer 1

(Age/4) + 4*

or

5th digit finger diameter

This is in mm

*if > 2yo

Question 2

ET tube depth in pediatric patient

Answer 2

(Age/2) + 12

or

3 x tracheal tube size

this is in cm

Question 3

Drugs that can be delivered via ET tube

Answer 3

Adults = NAVEL

Kids = LANE

N - naloxone

A - atropine

V - vasopressin

E - epinephrine

L - lidocaine

Question 4

NPO Guidelines

Answer 4

Clear liquids - 2 hours

Breastmilk - 4 hours

Formula - 6 hours

Other - 8 hours

Question 5

Indications for RSI

Answer 5

Trauma

Full stomach

Pregnancy

Bowel obstruction

Severe pain

Question 6

Each L/min O₂ via nasal canula raises inspired oxygen by…

Answer 6

4% (up to 5-6L)