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Peds Chapter 1,2,4,12
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01/17/2009

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Define prematurity
Definition
infants weighing less than 2500g
Term
Small for gestational age where on the growth chart?
Definition
below the 10th percentile
Term
Small for gestational age are prone to?
Definition
hypolglycemia
hypocalcemia
polycthemia
hypothermia
mental and physical handicaps
Term
Large for gestational age where on the growth chart?
Definition
Above the 90th percentile
Term
Large for gestational age are usually born to mothers with diabetes. At risk for?
Definition
hypolglycemia
polycythemia
birth trauma
hyaline membrane disease
congenital malformations
Term
Term infants lose_________% of their body weight during the first_______days of life?
Definition
5-10%
3 days
Term
estimate child's weight for 50 percentile, FORMULA=
Definition
(age x 2)/9
Term
Viability of the lungs occur at____weeks? This is when surfactant begins to develop.
Definition
24 weeks
Term
What cells produce surfactant?
Definition
type II pneumocytes
Term
Accessory wall muscles are_________compared to adults.
Definition
ineffective
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The chest wall moves _______on inspiration.
Definition
inward
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The chest wall is floppy due to the high concentration of:
Definition
cartillage
(low bone)
Term
What happens to the chest wall with gestational age?
Definition
stiffens
Term
Respiratory muscles tend to fatique quicker d/t low content?
Definition
type I muscles in the diaphram.
It's only 25% compared to 50% in the adult.
Prior 37 weeks only 10% type I muscles
Term
total lung capacity in infants are _____than adults
Definition
smaller;
newborns =160ml
Term
FRC is ________per kilogram basis.
Definition
However infants have low residula volumes at FRC thus a smaller store of oxygen on which to draw during apnea.
Term
Airway resistance in newborn ____-____cm H20.
Definition
19-28; adults = 2cm H20
Term
Central airways are teh trachea to the?
Definition
12th bronchial generation
Term
collapse of the trachea can occur with ______and______
Definition
both inspiration and expiration
Term
diffusion of pulmonary gas exchange is ________in newborns
Definition
decreased
Term
Gas exchanging surface are is ______in infants
Definition
smaller
Term
Diffusing capacity ________with growth and development
Definition
increases
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Venous admixture is higher in infants. The shunt franction is ___-___% if tge cardiac output. This is caused by what
Definition
shunt of 10-20% of the cardiac output, caused by poorly developing alveoli
Term
Hypercapnia is not potentiated by hypoxia. Hypoxia can depress hypercapnic ventilatory response. High O2 can _____respirations in newborns
Definition
depress.
Term
A reflex that causes apnea, d/t the inflation of the lung; occurs the first few weeks of life.
Definition
Hering-Breuer
Term
When is apnea most concerning after general anesthesia.
Definition
Greatest risk occurs in cheldren <55 weeks gestational age.
Term
Review HR and BP at which ages Chapter 2
Definition
Term
Normal kidney function not present until age_______? Does not reach adult levels until age ______?
Definition
6 months; 2 years
Term
GFR at birth is ____-____% of normal adult values and reasches adult values by ______?
Definition
15-30%; end of the first year
Term
What occurs at birth d/t diminished renal tubular threshold for bicarbonate?
Definition
Physiologic acidemia
Term
When does abumin synthesis begin? At when does it approach adult values?
Definition
3-4 months gestations; adult values at birth.
Term
The immature liver causes impaired________ in early life.
Definition
conjugation
Term
Drug metabolism is not effective in the first few______?
Definition
weeks
Term
Immature liver causes alterations in _______binding?
Definition
protein
Term
What is absent in the lower esophagus of the infant?
Definition
peristalitic waves
Term
What causes frequent regurgitation of gastric ocntents?
Definition
immature pharyngoesophageal sphincter
Term
What percentage of newborns regurgitate their foods?
Definition
40%
Term
What is associated with GERD?
Definition
apnea and bradycardia in infants
Term
Neonates have ______glycogen stores.
Definition
low; must check intraop.
Term
What is Hgb at birth?
Definition
14-20 g/dL
Term
What is Hgb at 9-12 weeks
Definition
10-11 g/dL; decreased d/t decreased erythropoesis and life span of RBC's
Term
Normal Hgb at 2 years of age?
Definition
11.5-12 g/dL
Term
Neonates are at increased risk of infection d/t to
Definition
immuature leukocyte funtion
Term
What is low at birth d/t immature liver?
Definition
Vitamin K factors
Term
Hypothermia can cause?
Definition
delayed awakening, cardiac irritability, respiratory depression, increased pulmonary resistance, altered drug response.
Term
Neonates produce heat by?
Definition
nonshivering thermogenesis
Term
The larynx is more cephalad in the neck located at what level? Hyoid bone is at what level?
Definition
C3-C4; C2-3
Term
Infants have vocal cord attachement lower ______ (anterior or posterior)
Definition
Anteriorly
Term
The ETT gets caught up in the _______ commisure of the vocal cords?
Definition
anterior
Term
The narrowest part of the infant's larynx is the?
Definition
cricoid cartilage
Term
At what age does the larynx reach adult population?
Definition
10-12 years old
Term
The size of the ETT is based on the child's?
Definition
height and weight
Term
You should hear an air leak at about ?
Definition
20-25cm H20 peak inflation pressure
Term
Pressures over ______cm H20 can cause
Definition
tracheal damage
Term
Use uncuffed ETT in children >_____ years old.
Definition
8 years.
Term
Tube diameter is determined by the following formula?
Definition
Age +16/4
Term
ETT insertion distance is determined by the following formula AFTER aged 2.
Definition
(Age/2) + 12
newborn=10
1 year =11
2 year =12
Term
Blade size:
Preterm and neonates use a miller _____; Neonate - 2 years use a Miller_____; 2-6 use a Mac _____or____ or a Wis Hipple ______
Definition
Miller 0; Miller 1; Mac 1 or 2; or Hipple 1.5
Term
Post intubation croup mostly at risk at age ____-_____
Definition
1-4 years old
Term
Post intubation croup is d/t?
Definition
Changes in position during intubation; Multiple attempts, ages 1-4 y/o. Treat w/ humidification, nebulized epi, dexamethasone
Term
What is most cares of subglotic stneosis caused by?
Definition
Prolonged intubation; scar tissue from lateral wall pressure and ischemia causes narrowing of the airway
Term
Should routine lab test be performed on healthy children?
Definition
no
Term
The most commonly prescribed premed?
Definition
midazolam
Term
Midazolam doses
IV; IM; Oral; Rectal
Definition
.25-.75mg/kg IV; .1-.2 mg/kg IM; .2/kg nasally; 1mg/kg rectally
Term
What med is not used on neonates d/t risk respiratory depression
Definition
morphine
Term
Transmucosal fentanyl lollipop dose?
Definition
10-15mg/kg; works in 15 minutes
Term
Intranasal dose of fentanyl?
Definition
1-2mcq/kg
Term
Effects of Ketamine?
Definition
nystagmus, hallucinations, and postop N&V. Mix robinul, versed, & ketamine in the syringe.
Term
Ketamine doses
Definition
IV 0.5-2mg/kg; IM 2mg/kg; Rectally 10mg/kg works 3-5 minutes IM
Term
Atropine dose? Robinul dose?
Definition
.01-.02mg/kg IV; Glyco=0.01mg/kg IV...better for oral secretions.
Term
Acetominophen MOST commonly used in children for pain. Is it safe in neonates?
Definition
Yes. Given rectally after induction 20-30 mg/kg DO NOT EXCEED 100mg/kg in 24 hrs.
Term
Can Ketorolac be given to kids?
Definition
Yes, discuss w/ surgeon
Term
Stress corticoid dose give _____hour(s) before surgery? Hydrocortisone dose? Dexamethasone dose?
Definition
1 hr.; Solu-Cortef=1-2mg/kg/IV; Dexamethason= .05-1.0mg/kg
Term
Ketamine can be used in kids w/ CV instability, hypovolemic state, or pts. who cannot tolerate a reduction in?
Definition
SVR
Term
Brochodilators in children w/ no lung dz or having airway surgery provide no benefit T/F
Definition
True; no benefit possibly treat w/ lidocain
Term
URI causes increased risk of:
Definition
bronchospasm & laryngospasm
Term
URI cancel the case?
Definition
Not if mild without acute onset.
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