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Definitions of neonate, infant, and child

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Neonate: Birth to 30 days

Infant: 1 month to 1 year

Child: 1 - 12 years

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Kids develop similar physiology to an adult by age

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8 years

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Premature is considered < ____ weeks

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37

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Fetal transition to neonatal physiology takes place during the first ___-___ hours

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24-72

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Ductus arteriosus closure

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Anatomic closure: 2-6 weeks High O2 can help it close

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Foramen ovale closure

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Functionally: rapid closure

Anatomically: 3 months

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CV differences in kids

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  • Noncompliant LV - limited ability to handle increase in fluid volume or increase SV
  • HR Dependent- only able to increase CO by increasing HR (this means that BP depends on HR as well)
  • Limited catecholamine stores - May give atropine prophylactically
  • Fetal circulation considerations - Cold, hypoxia, and hypercarbia can re-open these shunts
  • Higher metabolic O2 demand than adults (because they are growing so rapidly!)
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Pulmonary differences in kids

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  • Increased O2 consumption
  • TV and dead space same as adults (dependent on rate for adequate MV for needed O2 demand)
  • Resp rate is 2-3x that of adults
  • Increased chest wall compliance
  • Decreased lung compliance**
  • SMALL DIAMETER AIRWAYS (increased resistance to flow)
  • Hypoxia and hypercapnea will depress ventilation (compounds the problem!)
  • Decreased Type 1 muscle fibers in diaphram (kid poops out quickly from high RR and poor lung compliance) Fewer alveoli Smaller FRC****
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Unique airway differences in kids

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  • Narrow nasal passages (lean towards using oral airway)
  • Obligate nasal breathing***** (
    • until about 6 months, until then, make sure their nose is clear so they can breath!!!)
  • Cricoid cartilage is most narrow portion of airway***
  • Short neck, large head, large tongue
  • Larynx is more cephalad (C4) and is funnel shaped
  • Epiglottis is narrow and stubby
  • VC attachment is angled anterior and caudad
    • easier to place in wrong spot
  • Smaller margin of error for R mainstem intubation
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How should infants be positioned for intubation?

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  • Towel roll under shoulders b/c their heads are fucking huge. This should align things properly
  • neck should be neutral or slightly flexed. Extreme flexion or extension will kink airway***
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Just 1mm of airway edema can decrease cross-sectional area by ___%

Compared to how much in an adult?

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75% in infant

44% in an adult

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Fluid/Electrolyte differences in kids

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  • Higher total body water
  • ECF = 40% of TBW in neonates and 20% of TBW in those over 2 years
  • More ECF = more prone to dehydration
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Kidney function reaches normal by __ months

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6 months

Until this time, every week counts for kidney development!!

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Hemoglobin levels in kids

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  • Hgb at birth = 18-20g/dL -
    • Most of this is fetal Hgb and has a shift to the left!
    • This helps to extract O2 from the mother.
    • Low Hgb levels bad in newborn d/t shift to the left.
  • Hgb pre-term = 13-15 g/dL
  • Hgb at 2 months = 10-12 g/dL
    • Lower threshold for transfusion
  • Hgb at 6-24 months = 12 g/dL
  • Hgb at 2-6 years = 12.5 g/dL
  • Hgb at 6-12 years = 13.5 g/dL
  • In newborn, blood loss >10-15% may not be tolerated Fetal Hgb
  • Most kids though end up doing ok with low hgb. Always check with surgeon before giving blood to a kid.
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Hepatic and GI differences in kids

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  • Low hepatic blood flow in first months of life
  • CYP450 maturity has huge variability
    • Type 1 reactions mature faster than Type 2 (conjugation) –> so avoid drugs that undergo type 2
  • Low glycogen stores (worry about hypoglycemia!)
    • Impaired conjugation –> jaundice
  • Poor coordination with breathing and swallowing until 4-5 months (reflux is common!)
  • Low plasma albumin levels
    • impacts dosing of protein bound drugs
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Kids can’t shiver until __ months

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3 Until then, they rely on brown fat metabolism

Keeping kids warm is a huge priority** to avoid excessive O2 consumption

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Thermoregulation

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  • Brown fat metabolism = high O2 consumption
  • Thin skin
  • Low fat content
  • Large surface area
  • Interventions: Warmed mattress, blankets, warm room, cover the head, humidify inspired gases, bair hugger
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General rules about kids and E1/2t of drugs

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  • Infants: Prolonged E1/2t
  • Children 2-12: Shortened E1/2t
  • Reaching adulthood: Normal E1/2t
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Highes to lowest MAC requirements

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Infant (highest) >Neonate > Child > Adult (lowest)

Preemies tolerate IAs poorly. Use minimally or not at all.

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When is it appropriate to give sux to a kid?

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  • RSI and laryngospasm
  • Must give with atropine!
  • Avoid second dose if possible (higher risk of bradycardia and arrest with second dose)
  • Roc can be risky b/c it has a longer DOA if you have difficulty securing the airway
    • (peds have lower FRC and higher O2 demand –> desat quickly)
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NDMR dosing is kids

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  • Kids have a higher Vd, but also immature NMJ.
    • This results in NDMR dosing similar to adults.
  • Neostigmine dosing is slightly lower though (.02-.05mg/kg) NMJ matures around 2 months.
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Why is adequate reversal critical in kids?

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  • Lower FRC and higher O2 demand
    • (need proper lung functioning)
  • Increased lung compliance
  • MV dependent on RR
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How to determine if tube is the correct size in a kid

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  • Check leak pressure
    • If leak occurs at < 20 = too small
    • If leak occurs btw 20-30 = just right I
    • f leak occurs at 30-40 = too large
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Reservoir bag size for peds

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1-2L

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MONITOR YOU MUST HAVE FOR PEDIATRIC CASES
Precordial Stethoscope!!! Very sensitive to bronchospasm. Some places will send you home if you forget it at clinicals.
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Pediatric ETT insertion depth
* 2cm below cords * Often there will be black mark 2cm proximal to ETT tip. * Place black mark at the cords for correct placement.
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If cuffed ETT is used, cuff pressure should be kept below \_\_\_\_\_mmHg
25mmHg
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Laryngoscope blade sizes
* Miller 0: neonates - 2 years * Miller 1: 2 - 6 years * Miller 2: \> 6 years * Mac 1: 2 - 6 years * Mac 2: \>6 years * \*\*Miller is more popular in peds
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Formula for ETT insertion **distance** beyond 2 years
After age of 2, can be calculated as: (Age/2) + 12
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Formula for ETT size above 2 years
(Age + 16) / 4
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LMA sizing
* 1 = up to 5 kg, cuff 4-6cc * 1.5 = 5-10 kg, cuff 7-10 cc * 2 =10-20 kg, cuff 10-15 cc * 2.5 =20-30 kg, cuff 14-20cc * 3 = 30-50 kg, cuff 20-30cc * 4 = 50-70kg, cuff 30-45 cc
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Pro-tips for pediatric airway management
* Pillow under shoulders / occiput for neutral alignment * Keep fingers off soft tissue during mask ventilation!! * For all equipment, have one size larger and smaller than anticipated available * Oral airways preferred to nasal (they have smaller nasal passages) * always check for leak after tracheal intubation
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Air leak should be present after intubation between \_\_-\_\_mmHg of pressure
20-30mmHg
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EBV for kids
* Preemie (90-100mL/kg) * Neonate (80-90mL/kg) * Infant (75-80mL/kg) * Child \> 6 (70mL/kg)
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Hct in young kids
Hct of 55% in neonates (but mostly HgbF) Falls to 30% as it switches to HgbA. Settles to 35% by about 6 months.
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Formula for volume of PRBCs to transfuse Vormula for max allowable bld loss
* Transfuse: * EBV x desired Hct x (current Hct / Hct of PRBCs) * Max allowable blood loss * EBVx (starting hct - Target HCT)/starting Hct
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Formula for dosing of platelets
* 0.1-0.3 units/kg
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Fluids to use in kids
* D5 1/2 NS for maintenance (b/c risk of hypoglycemia) * LR for replacement of deficits and losses
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Delivering fluid in kids
* \< 2 years = administer with buretrol filled with 25-100cc at a time * \> 2 years, use 500cc bag with microdrip * Kids are easily fluid overloaded. Have med port as close to the pt as possible Small air bubbles can be huge deal (as little as 0.1cc can occlude an extremity)
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URI in kids can result in increased airway irritability for up to ___ weeks
6 weeks
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Kids and premedication
* \< 9 months = probs don't need it * \> 9 months = probs need it * Role of parents is huge. They can come to the OR for induction.
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Pediatric Induction Sequence
* Place monitors * Mask with 70% N2O and 30% O2 Add sevo (overpressure) until LOC occurs * Have assistant start an IV * Turn off N2O to give 100% O2 with sevo (pre-oxygenation). * They should be breathing on their own. * Once pre-oxygenation is done and IV is placed, give MNB. * Once paralyzed, turn off agent and intubate. Start maintenance.
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What is the true MAC of the patient?
Expired agent concentration. NOT what you set the vaporizer to.
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Post-op delirium is common with these agents
Sevoflurane and desflurane. Ketamine Kids post-op will scream, be confused, and look like theyr'e in pain, but they will snap out of it. Sometimes versed pre-op can help with this. Can look concerning, but it's just something that happens in kids. Let parents know this.
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Laryngospasm is more/less common in kids than adults. Also tx.
More common. Anticipate that kids will have a laryngospasm. Treat with PPV, jaw lift, and 0.5-1mg/kg sux
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Treatment of post-intubation croup (inflammation around the vocal cords)
* Decadron 0.25-0.5mg/kg * Racemic epinephrine
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Caudal block
* Epidural block for kids \< 7. * Good for this age b/c their epidural space is more fluid than adults. * Have to do regional while asleep in kids because there's no way they'll stay still. * High failure rate if performed in kids \> 7. * Short beveled needle 2-3cm into sacral canal. * Dosing: * High sacral block: .5mL/kg * High lumbar block: 1mL/kg * Mid thoracic block: 1.25mL/kg * Max volume of 20mL\*\*\*
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Considerations for preemies:
* Preemie = \<37 weeks * Lack of surfactant can lead to IRDS * Increased WOB Risk for post-op apnea and bradycardia * Minimal glycogen stores (hypoglycemia and acidosis risk) * Unable to handle large loads of protein (would fluid overload the kid who has non-compliant heart) * Renal function; - Decreased GFR - Impaired sodium retention - Impaired glucose excretion - Impaired bicarb reabsorption - Difficult to dilute - * Do frequent electrolyte checks and be careful with fluid administration * Higher total body water % (think about H2O soluble drugs) Less body fat (less drug distributed into fat) Prolonged E1/2t (immature liver and kidneys) * Lower anesthetic requirement (immature BBB and more sensitive to opioids) Risk for reverting to fetal circulation\*\*\*\*\*\* Because the shunts were meant to be open at that age.
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Considerations for trisomy 21
Airway: - Short neck - Irregular dentition - A-O instability (do radiographic eval) - Large protruding tongue (difficult to ventilate) - Subglottic stenosis (very narrow cricoid) Many have congenital cardiac abnormalities
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Premedication doses of pediatric patient Ketamine midazolam
* Ketamine * 5-10 mg/kg PR, IM * contraindicated with lots of secretions * Midaz * 0.25-1 mg/kg po (max 20 mg) * 0.2 mg/kg nasal, SL * 0.1-0.15 mg/kg IM (max 7.5 mg)
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NPO rules
* clear fluid ok until 2-3 hrs prior to induction * stop solids 4-8 hrs pre-op * breast milk ok until 4 hrs preop
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How should you replace fluids?
* non-invasive: 0-2 ml/kg/hr * mildly invasive: 2-4 ml/kg/hr * moderately invasive: 4-8 ml/kg/hr * highly invasive: \>10 ml/kg/hr
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How do you calculate maintenance fluid requirement?
* 4 : 2 : 1 rule * 4 ml/kg for 1st 10 kg * 2 ml/kg for 2nd 10 kg * 1 ml/kg for every kg additional
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How do you estimate a child's weight?
* Newborn/neonate: 3.5 kg * 3 mo: 6 kg * 6 mo: 8 kg * 9 mo: 9.5 kg * 12 mo: 10 kg * 2-9 yrs: (age x 2) + 9
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How do you estimate ETT size for a pt \<2 yrs?
* premature 1000 gm: 2.5 * premature 1000-2500 gm: 3.0 * neonate- 6 mo: 3.0-3.5 * 6 mo - 1 yr: 3.5-4.0 * 1-2 yr: 4.0-5.0
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How do you dose NDMR for pediatrics?
* Same as adults, but may take longer to wear off * pancuronium: 0.1 mg/kg * 45-60 min * Cisatracurium: 0.1 mg/kg * 30 min * Vec: 0.1 mg/kg * 30 min (longer for newborn) * Roc: 0.3- 1.2 * short-long
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What is the best NDMR for neonates?
Cisatracurium
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What are pediatric doses for: morphine fentanyl sufentanil alfentanil remifentanil
* morphine: 0.1 mg/kh * fent: 0.5-1.0 mcg/kg * sufentanil: 0.1 mcg/kg * alfentanil: 50-100 mcg/kg * Remifentanil: 0.25 -1 mcg/kg/min
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How would you dose propofol for a pediatric patient?
* \<2 yrs: 3 mg/kg * 6-12 years: 2 mg/kg
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How would you dose ketamine for a pediatric patient?
* 2 mg/kg IV * 10 mg/kg IM or PR
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How would you dose methohexital in a pediatric pt?
* 1-2 mg/kg IV
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