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What age group is considered neonates in pediatric anesthesia?
What age group is considered neonates in pediatric anesthesia?
- 0–1 month (correct)
- 1–12 months
- 2–12 years
- 12–24 months
Which formula is used to estimate the weight of a child aged 1-5 years?
Which formula is used to estimate the weight of a child aged 1-5 years?
- (0.5 x age in months) + 4
- (4 x age in years) + 10
- (2 x age in years) + 8 (correct)
- (3 x age in years) + 7
Which of the following anatomical differences is NOT typically associated with neonates and infants?
Which of the following anatomical differences is NOT typically associated with neonates and infants?
- Developed tracheal cartilages (correct)
- Narrow nasal passages
- Short neck
- Large head relative to body size
What is the relationship between pediatric age and anesthetic morbidity risk?
What is the relationship between pediatric age and anesthetic morbidity risk?
What anatomical feature can predispose infants to airway obstruction during anesthesia?
What anatomical feature can predispose infants to airway obstruction during anesthesia?
Which anatomical feature differentiates the pediatric airway from the adult airway?
Which anatomical feature differentiates the pediatric airway from the adult airway?
What is the primary physiological difference in respiratory rate between children and adults?
What is the primary physiological difference in respiratory rate between children and adults?
What is the most common cause of airway obstruction during anesthesia in children?
What is the most common cause of airway obstruction during anesthesia in children?
In children, what anatomical characteristic poses a challenge when inserting tubes?
In children, what anatomical characteristic poses a challenge when inserting tubes?
What cardiac adaptation is primarily responsible for maintaining cardiac output in children?
What cardiac adaptation is primarily responsible for maintaining cardiac output in children?
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Pediatric Anesthesia
Pediatric Anesthesia
Specialized anesthesia for children, recognizing that children are not simply small adults, and their physiology, anatomy, and pharmacology differ across age groups.
Neonate (0-1 month)
Neonate (0-1 month)
A newborn, up to 44 weeks post-conception, including premature infants.
Infant (1-12 months)
Infant (1-12 months)
Children between 1 and 12 months old.
Weight Estimation for Anesthesia
Weight Estimation for Anesthesia
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Airway Management in Neonates/Infants
Airway Management in Neonates/Infants
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Infant Larynx Position
Infant Larynx Position
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Child Airway Narrowing
Child Airway Narrowing
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Child Respiratory Rate
Child Respiratory Rate
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Child Lung Compliance
Child Lung Compliance
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Cardiac Output in Children
Cardiac Output in Children
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