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| Describe cardiac output in neonates and infants |
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| Stroke volume is fixed, so they are heart rate dependent |
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| What is the narrowest point in the pediatric airway? |
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| What is the formula for endotracheal diamter for kids? |
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| What is the formula for depth of ETT insertion in kids? |
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| What level is the pediatric cricoid cartilage? Adult? |
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| What is the estimated blood volume for a premie, neonate, and child? |
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Premie--90mL/kg
Neonate--80mL/kg
Child--75mL/kg |
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| Where are most congenital diaphragmatic hernias? What percentage? |
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Definition
| 70-90% are on the left, via the foramen of Bochdalek |
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| What does VACTER stand for? |
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Definition
| Vertebral defect, Anal atresia, Cardiac abnormality, Tracheoesophageal fistula, Esophageal atresia, renal dysplasia |
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| What is the most common type of tracheoesophageal fistula? |
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Definition
| A blind esophageal pouch with a fistula between the lower trachea and esophagus (Type IIIB) |
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| What does "small for gestational age" mean? |
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| What kind of pH abnormality is seen with pyloric stenosis? |
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Definition
| Metabolic alkalosis, followed by a compensatory respiratory acidosis |
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| How are the Na, K, and Cl levels in a child with pyloric stenosis? |
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| What is a classic presentation of pyloric stenosis? |
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| What IV solution should be avoided with pyloric stenosis? |
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| LR (lactate can be metabolized to bicarb) |
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| What causes acute epiglottitis? |
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Definition
| Haemophilus influenza Type B bacteria |
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Term
| Compare epiglottitis vs. croup |
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Definition
| Epiglottitis is bacterial, presents acutely with high fever, drooling, and leaning forward. Must be intubated in the OR. Croup is viral (common cold), more insidious, and not as much an emergency |
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Term
| Compare/contrast omphalocele vs. gastroschisis |
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Definition
| Omphalocele is more common, midline, has associated problems, and has a hernia sac |
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| What is the biggest concern with Pierre-Robin and Treacher-Collins sydrome? |
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| If a child has sudden cardiac arrest after sux, what should be done? |
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| Which agent has the same MAC for neonates and infants? |
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| The cricoid cartilage is the narrowest point in the pediatric airway up to what age? |
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| How long after pediatric viral infection should GETA be delayed? |
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