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What is the recommended dose of thiopental for children?
What is the recommended dose of thiopental for children?
- 5 mg/kg in all pediatric patients
- 3–4 mg/kg in infants and children
- 2–3 mg/kg in all pediatric patients
- 3 mg/kg in neonates, 5–6 mg/kg in infants and children (correct)
What should be administered intravenously prior to succinylcholine?
What should be administered intravenously prior to succinylcholine?
- Epinephrine
- Atropine (correct)
- Diazepam
- Lidocaine
What is recommended to be used for inhalational induction in small children?
What is recommended to be used for inhalational induction in small children?
- Clear masks made of latex
- Traditional Rendell–Baker rubber masks
- Opaque plastic masks
- Clear, scented plastic masks (correct)
What should be applied as soon as possible after the start of anesthesia?
What should be applied as soon as possible after the start of anesthesia?
What is an alternative to using a mask for inhalational induction in children?
What is an alternative to using a mask for inhalational induction in children?
Is atropine recommended to be given intravenously prior to succinylcholine?
Is atropine recommended to be given intravenously prior to succinylcholine?
Should children be accompanied into the anaesthetic room by someone familiar?
Should children be accompanied into the anaesthetic room by someone familiar?
Are clear, scented plastic masks more acceptable to small children than traditional rubber masks for inhalational induction?
Are clear, scented plastic masks more acceptable to small children than traditional rubber masks for inhalational induction?
Do clear masks allow respiration and the presence of vomitus to be observed?
Do clear masks allow respiration and the presence of vomitus to be observed?
Is the recommended dose of propofol for children 2-3 mg/kg?
Is the recommended dose of propofol for children 2-3 mg/kg?
Is atropine recommended to be given intravenously prior to succinylcholine?
Is atropine recommended to be given intravenously prior to succinylcholine?
Is it important for children to be accompanied into the anesthetic room by someone familiar?
Is it important for children to be accompanied into the anesthetic room by someone familiar?
Are clear, scented plastic masks more acceptable to small children than traditional rubber masks for inhalational induction?
Are clear, scented plastic masks more acceptable to small children than traditional rubber masks for inhalational induction?
Are clear masks able to allow observation of respiration and presence of vomitus?
Are clear masks able to allow observation of respiration and presence of vomitus?
Is the same induction sequence recommended for children as in adults, using a rapid-acting barbiturate or propofol followed by a non-depolarizing muscle relaxant?
Is the same induction sequence recommended for children as in adults, using a rapid-acting barbiturate or propofol followed by a non-depolarizing muscle relaxant?
