Peds

Question 1

Pediatric chest tube size

Answer 1

4 x ET tube size

Chest tube = [(age/4)+4] x 4

Question 2

What is the most common concerning complication of bronchiolitis?

Answer 2

Infants infected with RSV (particularly premature infants) are at increased risk for developing apnea.

Question 3

What is the most common concerning complication of bronchiolitis?

Answer 3

Infants infected with RSV (particularly premature infants) are at increased risk for developing apnea.

Question 4

Peds ET tube sizing cheat code, aka no math

Answer 4

May use fifth digit fingernail diameter or Broselow tape