Test 4 Flashcards
Difference between apnea-hypopnea index of adults and peds
Peds require much less apnea episodes for diagnosis and increased severity
4 ways to actively cool the patient during acute MH episode
Lavage OG, bladder, open cavities
Administer cooled IV saline
Surface cooling
CPB in severe cases
Elements of syndrome similar to MH
Cocaine intoxication
Fever
Rigidity
Rhabdomyolysis
Type of craniosynostosis characterized by premature fusion of cranial sutures
Type 1
Why is tracheostomy often required for Pierre Robin Sequence
Glossoptosis (tongue further back in mouth)
Partial/complete obstruction
Causes of Goldenhar Syndrome
Vascular accident in the fetus
Blood supply cur off and clots in area of those tissues develop into the structures of the ear and lower jaw
Is suspicion of MH greater in adults or children
Children
1: 10,000 peds
1: 50,000 adults
Anesthetic agents absolutely contraindicated in patients with family history of MH
All volatiles
Succinylcholine
Adapter from what size ETT will fit an IV catheter to attach to a breathing circuit
3.0 ETT
Why is prilocaine unsuitable for neonates
Metabolism to O-toulidine leading to methemoglobinemia
Definition of MH
Life-threatening clinical syndrome of hyper metabolism involving skeletal muscle
How long does it take for activated charcoal filter to reduce exposure to volatiles once applied to circuit
<90 seconds
Type of cerebral palsy
Tense, contracted muscles
Spastic CP
Next treatment steps
Administer dantrolene sodium (Ryanodex)
Activated charcoal filters on circuit
TIVA
Hyperventilate
Aggressive IV hydration
Actively cool patient
Aline, central line, foley
Send labs
Drug of choice for MH
Ryanodex
MOA of cystic fibrosis
Mutant CFTR channel does not move chloride ions causing sticky mucus to build up
3 syndromes associated with Craniosynostosis
Apert
Pfieffer
Crouzon
Components of Elma cream
Prilocaine
Lidocaine
Why is the half life of ester LAs prolonged in infants
Decreased plasma cholinesterase activity
Adults insulin and dextrose dose for hyperkalemia
Regular insulin 10 units
50 ml D50
Intubation with Down’s syndrome kid
Avoid excessive flexion, rotation, or neck extension
Iced saline dosage for MH
10ml/kg every 10 minutes for 30 minutes
Development and intelligence in Treacher Collins
Normal development and intelligence
Need early hearing and speech interventions
Which drugs should be avoided in patient with family hx of MH
Succinylcholine and volatiles
How fast may temperature increase during MH episode
1-2 degrees Celsius every 5 minutes
Sown slanting eyes
Lower jaw small and receding
Macrostomia
Microtia
Coloboma
Treacher Collins Syndrome
Type of craniosynostosis
Cloverleaf shape of skull
Hampers normal brain growth
Mental retardation
Type 2
High incidence of MH in what areas of US
Wisconsin
Nebraska
West Virginia
Michigan
Most cases of cerebral palsy are related to what risk factor
Antenatal
- prematurity and LBW
- intrauterine infections
- multiple gestation
- pregnancy complications
70-80%
Induction of post tonsillectomy bleed patient
RSI
Cormack and Lehane laryngoscopic grading system
Visualization of just soft palate
Grade IV
Neonates do not metabolize which LA
Mepivacaine
OSA MOA
Partial or complete collapse of upper airway
Skull deformities (premature closure of cranial sutures)
Eyes abnormally far apart
Fusing or webbing of digits and other abnormalities
Craniosynostosis
Unilateral or bilateral underdevelopment of mandible, microtia, reduction in size and flattening of maxilla
Goldenhar Syndrome
Max recommended dosage and duration
2-Chloroprocaine
Max 20 mg/kg
30-60 minutes
Elements of syndrome similar to MH
Serotonergic toxicity is associated with what
SSRI
Decrease in airflow lasting > 10 seconds with 30% 02 reduction in airflow and at least 4% desaturation from baseline
Hypoapnea
Summation of number of obstructive apnea and hypopnea events
Apnea hypopnea index
Children scheduled for T&A have high incidence of
Airway reactivity
Laryngospasm
Primary triggers for MH
Succinylcholine
All volatile agents
Down syndrome are at increased risk of
Post intubation stridor
Hypothyroidism
Atlanto-occipital instability
Force diuresis with prevention of ARF with MH want UOP of what
2ml/kg/hr
Narrowing of upper airway and indication of impending upper airway closure
Flow limitation
Major advantage of electrocautery with adenotonsillectomy
Reduction in intraop blood loss
And post op primary and secondary hemorrhage
Analgesia from Bupivacaine can last how long in peds
Up to 4 hours
Less in small infants
Initial steps in treating MH
Call for help
DC triggering agent
Hyperventilate with 100% O2
Notify surgeon, anesthesia team, nursing
Ask for MH cart
Why might 2.5mg/kg dantrolene be administered to a patient preoperatively
To prevent, prophylactically an episode of MH
Single palmar crease
Simian crease
Max recommended dosage and duration
Procaine
Max 10 mg/kg
60-90 minutes
Type of cerebral palsy
Poor sense of balance, often causing falls and stumbles
Ataxic CP
Uncontrolled and excessive release of Ca in skeletal muscles leads to
Overwhelms the bodies capacity to supply O2 (HYPOXIA)
Elevates CO2 (high ETCO2)
Excessive heat production (INCREASED TEMP)
Circulatory arrest and death
To prevent PONV in child with T&A with OSA
Suction stomach
Hydrate well
IV airway Decadron dose
Zofran
3 major features result from Klippel-Feil Syndrome
Short neck
Limited ROM in neck
Low hairline at back of head
most have 1 or 2 of these
Simian crease associated with what
Downs
Fetal alcohol syndrome
Aarskog syndrome
Autosomal recessive disorder
Disruption of electrolyte transport in epithelial cells
Cystic fibrosis
Small mouth
Hypoplastic mandible
Protruding tongue
Possible difficult intubation
Atlanto-occipital instability
Downs Syndrome. Trisomy 21
Syndromes that share elements of MH
Hyperthyroidism
Sepsis
Pheochromocytoma
Metastatic carcinoid
Cocaine intoxication
Heat stroke
Masseter spasm
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
Serotonergic toxicity
Supportive therapy for MH
Correct acidosis and hyperkalemia
Send labs
Monitor for rhabdo, arrhythmia, ARF
Prepare for transport to ICU
Cormack and Lehane laryngoscopic grading system
Visualizaiton of posterior area of cords
Grade II
3 concerns related to anesthetizing a downs patient
Possible difficult intubation (large tongue, short neck, small mouth, subglottic stenosis)
Atlanto-occipital dislocation
Congenital heart disease
Conditions where normal tissue in or around the eye (iris, retina, choroid, optic disc) is missing from birth
Coloboma
In event of PVC, dysrhythmia, or cardiac arrest with MH assume what
Hyperkalemia
Regional anesthesia and pulmonary function in kids having thoracic or upper abdominal procedures
Improves pulmonary function
Anesthesia considerations with cystic fibrosis
Anxiolytics
Hydrate
Nebulized saline pre and post op
Humidified circuit
High PIP expected
Suction ETT under deep GETA
AVOID GLYCOPYROLLATE
Reverse isolation
Late signs of MH
Truncal and/or masseter rigidity
Hyperkalemia
Arrhythmia
Myoglobinuria (coke colored urine)
Rhabdomyolysis (increased CPK)
Coagulopathy (DIC)
MOSF
Death
You continue giving ryanodex at what dose how often
1mg/kg every 4-8 hours for 24-48 hours
Which LA not metabolized in neonates
Mepivacaine
Secondary post tonsillectomy bleeding occurs when
5-10 days after T&A
Eschar covering tonsillar bed retracts
Correction of hyperkalemia
Peds
Regular insulin 0.1 unit/kg IV and D50 0.5gm/kg
CaCl 10 mg/kg
Ca gluconate 30mg/kg
Albuterol, kayexelate, dialysis, ECMO