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Resp Anatomy/Physiology Flashcards

1
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Where is the pediatric larynx located?

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C3-4 (adult is C4-5)

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What age should shoulder roll be used for intubation?

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Definitely <6months, 6m-1yr optional use

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What is the shape of the infant’s/ped’s epiglottis?

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Omega shaped

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4
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T/F: Nares account for 80% of airway resistance in the infant?

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False; only 25% (compared to 60% in adults)

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5
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What three things account for <6month old diaphragmatic breathing?

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  1. Intercostal muscle contribute 20-40% of ventilation
  2. Thorax is weak and unstable
  3. Diaphragm contains smaller percentage of Type 1 muscle fibers
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6
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Why is pre-oxygenation so important for peds?

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FRC is small and not very functional

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7
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What should be done/changed to combat the reduced FRC, peripheral airway collapse, impaired intercostal and diaphragm activity?

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Add PEEP

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8
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Rough ETT for newborn?, 1-6months?, 6m-1yr?

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Newborn 3mm.
1-6m 3.5mm.
6m-1yr 3.5-4

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9
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There should be an audible air leak around the cuff of the ETT at what pressure?

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15-25 cm H2O

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10
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Stimulation of what nerve causes laryngospasm?

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Superior laryngeal nerve

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What causes laryngospasm in peds?

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  1. Inhalation of volatile agents
  2. Excessive secretions in airway
  3. Presence of URI
  4. Manipulation of the airway
  5. *Stimulation of visceral nerve endings in pelvis/abd/thorax
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What is first response to laryngospasm with LMA in place?

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Remove LMA

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13
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What age has highest prevalence of post intubation laryngeal edema?

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Ages 1-4

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14
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What is treatment of post intubation laryngeal edema?

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  1. Humidification of inspired gases
  2. Racemic epi 0.5ml of 2.25% in 2-3ml NS
  3. Reintubation
  4. Tracheostomy
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15
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What would be leading differential diagnosis in 3-6yr old patient with upper airway obstruction?

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Epiglotitis

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16
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What is etiology of epiglotitis?

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Haemophilus influenzae Type B

17
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What are S/S of epiglotitis?

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  1. Rapid clinical progression of symptoms
  2. Dysphagia
  3. Drooling
  4. Inspiratory stridor
  5. Resp distress
  6. High fever (>39C)
18
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What is treatment of epiglotitis?

A

O2, ABX, Urgent intubation of GA in OR, Antipyretics, fluids

19
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What is anesthetic management of child in ED with epiglotitis?

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  1. Transfer to OR
  2. Sevo mask induction with child sitting/CPAP applied
  3. IV Access, Atropine
  4. ENT HAS TO BE PRESENT
20
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What equipment must be available for epiglotitis induction?

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  1. Rigid ventilating bronchoscope

2. Surgical airway equipment

21
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What age group is closely associated with laryngotracheobronchitis?

22
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What is etiology of laryngotracheobronchitis (croup)?

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Paraflu Type 1, Flu A, and RSV

23
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T/F: Croup is associated with fast/abrupt onset of symptoms?

A

False; slow progression with Hx URI progressing to hoarse cry or barking cough

24
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Treatment for laryngotrachealbronchitis?

A
  1. Humidifed O2
  2. Racemic Epi
  3. Steroids
  4. Antipyretics
  5. Intubation rare
25
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What is most frequent site of foreign body aspiration?

A

Right mainstem

26
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Anesthetic management of foreign body aspiration?

A
  1. Inhaled induction with airway obstruction.
  2. IV induction without airway obstruction.
  3. RSI
  4. Topical Lidocaine 1% 1-2mg/kg
27
Q

T/F: Positive pressure must be used for foreign body aspiration?

A

False; PPV may cause foreign body to become trapped further

28
Q

What is the most common pediatric surgery we perform?

A

Tonsilectomy and adenoidectomy

29
Q

What is intraop steroid dose prior to extubation for T/A patient?

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Decadron 0.5mg/kg up to 20 mg

30
Q

What time frame is considered “early” post-tonsillectomy bleeding?

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Within 24% (most occurs within 6 hrs)

31
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What is the peak onset of delayed post-tonsillectomy bleeding?

32
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What 4 things place a patient at higher risk of post-tonsillectomy bleeding?

A
  1. Older patient
  2. Presence of inflammation/infection.
  3. Preop ASA/NSAIDs
  4. Coagulopathy
33
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Clinical presentation of delayed post-tonsillectomy bleeding?

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  1. Hypovolemia
  2. Anemia
  3. Agitation
  4. Shock
  5. Full stomach (blood)
  6. Active bleeding (poor glottis visualization)
34
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Anesthetic management of post-tonsillectomy bleeding?

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  1. RSI with cricoid pressure
  2. 2 SXNs, 2 Blades/handles, experienced assistant
  3. Emergence= suction stomach, awake extubation
35
Q

Choanal atresia is frequently associated with what other diagnosis?

A

Craniosynostosis (small cranium)

36
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How is unilateral atresia typically diagnosed?

A

Presence of intractable unilateral nasal drainage

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